Replacement of air handling units #9, 11, and 12 at wpafb, OH

*****Contractors and subcontractors are required to be US Owned and only US Citizens shall work on the project and at the project site.*****

The Project is to construct areas to repair three (3) air handlers by replacing coils, valves, pumps, controls, connections and replace antiquated mix boxes with a variable are volume system. Work includes mechanical systems, electrical systems, control system, ceiling systems, and architectural systems as needed to complete the project. Work also includes replacing ceiling treatments, asbestos abatement, and replacing chilled water cooling coils. Total area to renovate is approximately 80,000 SF and includes replacements of a 38 ton unit, 53 ton unit, and a 58 ton unit. All work is constructed in a secure area and shall follow ICD 705 and will require a sequenced construction for each air handler project. Only one air handler project will be worked on at a time.

This project is a Full and Open Procurement. The estimated cost range for this project is $5M to $10M. The construction contract duration is 980 calendar days. The NAICS code is 236220. The Business Size Standard is $33.5M.

The approximate issue date is 17 July 2012, and the approximate closing date is 17 August 2012 at 10:00 AM Eastern. The official closing date and time will be included in the solicitation. There will be a Site Visit for this project, details such as official date and time, will be included in the solicitation.

The solicitation will be issued only via the internet by download at the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website (http://www.fbo.gov). Amendments also will be available only by download at the FedBizOpps website. This announcement serves as the advance notice for this project. The contract specialist for this project is Emily Jenkins, emily.h.jenkins@usace.army.mil.

*****Contractors and subcontractors are required to be US Owned and only US Citizens shall work on the project and at the project site. Contractors shall request certification using the Defense Logistics Information Services Joint Certification Program. Contractors prior to obtaining plans and specifications shall provide the certification as well as a signed agreement using the following language to the Contracting Specialist.*****

SUBJECT: Contractor Control of Plans

1. You are receiving access to download the WPAFB AHU project from FBO. These files contain Government information that includes prints, diagrams and floor plans. By obtaining a password and downloading the files you agree to the following:

a. Control and secure contents of information/plans related to this project
b. Limit dissemination/reproduction to minimum required to complete bidding process
c. Not post information/plans on company website or any other site accessible to the public
d. Return/destroy information/plans/delete electronic files within 30 days of unsuccessful bid or project completion

2. Any questions regarding this letter or policy should be directed to the contract specialist.


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