Solicitation smithsonian install SMA active power system (flywheel)
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- Solicitation number
- 33330222RF0010009
- Agency
- Smithsonian Institution
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Smithsonian Institution is soliciting offers for a firm fixed-price construction contract to install an Active Power System at the Submillimeter Array Base Facility in Hilo, Hawaii. The scope of work includes erecting a mezzanine with footings and supports, procuring and installing the Active Power System and associated electrical infrastructure to provide continuous power operation with limited shutdowns. Offerors must be qualified to install critical elements and ensure the Active Power System's connection and commissioning. Proposals are due by March 1, 2022 and the contract will be awarded after a review of technical qualifications and cost. The period of performance is 180 days from notice to proceed.
There is no set-aside designation. The primary NAICS code is 238210 and PSC code R499. The estimated value is between $1 million and $2 million to be awarded as a fixed-price contract. The place of performance is the Submillimeter Array Base Facility located in Hilo, Hawaii. Offerors must demonstrate experience installing similar active power systems and electrical infrastructure to qualify for award of this contract.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
Amendment 0005 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following change to the Solicitation:
Response to RFI Questions No. 15
The Due Date for Receipt of Proposals is Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 5 PM EST.
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers to Install SMA Active Power System (Flywheel) at the Submillimeter Array (SMA) Base Facility, located at Mauna Kea Science Reserve, Hawaii, as described herein and the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, in the Specifications and Drawings for SF Project No. 1683701, both dated June 2021.
All of the requirements which the successful Offeror must meet concerning this project are set forth in detail in the solicitation Documents included with this Request for Proposal. Upon the receipt of Technical and Cost Proposals and the selection of a successful Offeror, the Smithsonian Institution will execute a Fixed Price construction contract. The Smithsonian currently estimates that the fixed price for the entire project will be between $1M and $2M.
The Work includes, but is not limited to:
• Erection of mezzanine to include but not limited to concrete footings, structural metal supports, metal grate decking, and access ladder
• Procurement and installation of the Active Power System (APS) and associated electrical infrastructure required to support the APS
Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work.
• Installation, connection and commissioning of proposed APS.
• Facility shall have continuous power throughout operation. Shutdowns to be limited to agreed upon durations.
The Period of Performance for the Base Contract is 180 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to immediately notify the Smithsonian Institution, if the target dates and proposed packages of work described herein adversely affect the Contractor’s Critical Path Schedule (also refer to throughout this RFP as the Progress Schedule) for the final completion date of this project. Contractors may propose an alternate schedule which illustrates the completion of the project in advance of the completion date, for review by Smithsonian in accordance with the terms of the contract.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to provide all Offerors with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit offers for technical and cost review and consideration by the Smithsonian Institution.
This solicitation neither commits the Smithsonian Institution to pay any proposal preparation costs nor obligates the Smithsonian to procure or contract for construction or any other services. It shall not be construed as authorization to proceed with or be reimbursed for any of the costs for any of the work specified herein.
Update #5 ·
Amendment 0004 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation:
Responses to RFI’s for Questions 12-14
The Due Date for Receipt of Proposals is Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 5 PM EST.
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers to Install SMA Active Power System (Flywheel) at the Submillimeter Array (SMA) Base Facility, located at Mauna Kea Science Reserve, Hawaii, as described herein and the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, in the Specifications and Drawings for SF Project No. 1683701, both dated June 2021.
All of the requirements which the successful Offeror must meet concerning this project are set forth in detail in the solicitation Documents included with this Request for Proposal. Upon the receipt of Technical and Cost Proposals and the selection of a successful Offeror, the Smithsonian Institution will execute a Fixed Price construction contract. The Smithsonian currently estimates that the fixed price for the entire project will be between $1M and $2M.
The Work includes, but is not limited to:
• Erection of mezzanine to include but not limited to concrete footings, structural metal supports, metal grate decking, and access ladder
• Procurement and installation of the Active Power System (APS) and associated electrical infrastructure required to support the APS
Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work.
• Installation, connection and commissioning of proposed APS.
• Facility shall have continuous power throughout operation. Shutdowns to be limited to agreed upon durations.
The Period of Performance for the Base Contract is 180 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to immediately notify the Smithsonian Institution, if the target dates and proposed packages of work described herein adversely affect the Contractor’s Critical Path Schedule (also refer to throughout this RFP as the Progress Schedule) for the final completion date of this project. Contractors may propose an alternate schedule which illustrates the completion of the project in advance of the completion date, for review by Smithsonian in accordance with the terms of the contract.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to provide all Offerors with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit offers for technical and cost review and consideration by the Smithsonian Institution.
This solicitation neither commits the Smithsonian Institution to pay any proposal preparation costs nor obligates the Smithsonian to procure or contract for construction or any other services. It shall not be construed as authorization to proceed with or be reimbursed for any of the costs for any of the work specified herein.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 0003 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation:
Responses to RFI’s for Questions 9-11
The Due Date for Receipt of Proposals is extended to Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 5 PM EST.
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers to Install SMA Active Power System (Flywheel) at the Submillimeter Array (SMA) Base Facility, located at Mauna Kea Science Reserve, Hawaii, as described herein and the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, in the Specifications and Drawings for SF Project No. 1683701, both dated June 2021.
All of the requirements which the successful Offeror must meet concerning this project are set forth in detail in the solicitation Documents included with this Request for Proposal. Upon the receipt of Technical and Cost Proposals and the selection of a successful Offeror, the Smithsonian Institution will execute a Fixed Price construction contract. The Smithsonian currently estimates that the fixed price for the entire project will be between $1M and $2M.
The Work includes, but is not limited to:
• Erection of mezzanine to include but not limited to concrete footings, structural metal supports, metal grate decking, and access ladder
• Procurement and installation of the Active Power System (APS) and associated electrical infrastructure required to support the APS
Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work.
• Installation, connection and commissioning of proposed APS.
• Facility shall have continuous power throughout operation. Shutdowns to be limited to agreed upon durations.
The Period of Performance for the Base Contract is 180 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to immediately notify the Smithsonian Institution, if the target dates and proposed packages of work described herein adversely affect the Contractor’s Critical Path Schedule (also refer to throughout this RFP as the Progress Schedule) for the final completion date of this project. Contractors may propose an alternate schedule which illustrates the completion of the project in advance of the completion date, for review by Smithsonian in accordance with the terms of the contract.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to provide all Offerors with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit offers for technical and cost review and consideration by the Smithsonian Institution.
This solicitation neither commits the Smithsonian Institution to pay any proposal preparation costs nor obligates the Smithsonian to procure or contract for construction or any other services. It shall not be construed as authorization to proceed with or be reimbursed for any of the costs for any of the work specified herein.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 0002 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation:
A Final Site Visit is scheduled for Friday, February 18, 2022, at 12 PM HST at Maunakea Visitor Station.
No other site visits will be given. Subcontractors are encouraged to visit.
Bidders must confirm their participation in the site visit with COTR Simon Radford, (808) 333-4871, simon.radford@cfa.harvard.edu.
Responses to RFI’s for Questions 2-8 (additional RFI’s will be posted soon)
The Due Date for Receipt of Proposals remains March 1, 2022, at 5 PM EST.
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers to Install SMA Active Power System (Flywheel) at the Submillimeter Array (SMA) Base Facility, located at Mauna Kea Science Reserve, Hawaii, as described herein and the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, in the Specifications and Drawings for SF Project No. 1683701, both dated June 2021.
All of the requirements which the successful Offeror must meet concerning this project are set forth in detail in the solicitation Documents included with this Request for Proposal. Upon the receipt of Technical and Cost Proposals and the selection of a successful Offeror, the Smithsonian Institution will execute a Fixed Price construction contract. The Smithsonian currently estimates that the fixed price for the entire project will be between $1M and $2M.
The Work includes, but is not limited to:
• Erection of mezzanine to include but not limited to concrete footings, structural metal supports, metal grate decking, and access ladder
• Procurement and installation of the Active Power System (APS) and associated electrical infrastructure required to support the APS
Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work.
• Installation, connection and commissioning of proposed APS.
• Facility shall have continuous power throughout operation. Shutdowns to be limited to agreed upon durations.
The Period of Performance for the Base Contract is 180 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to immediately notify the Smithsonian Institution, if the target dates and proposed packages of work described herein adversely affect the Contractor’s Critical Path Schedule (also refer to throughout this RFP as the Progress Schedule) for the final completion date of this project. Contractors may propose an alternate schedule which illustrates the completion of the project in advance of the completion date, for review by Smithsonian in accordance with the terms of the contract.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to provide all Offerors with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit offers for technical and cost review and consideration by the Smithsonian Institution.
This solicitation neither commits the Smithsonian Institution to pay any proposal preparation costs nor obligates the Smithsonian to procure or contract for construction or any other services. It shall not be construed as authorization to proceed with or be reimbursed for any of the costs for any of the work specified herein.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 0001 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following change to the Solicitation:
Response to RFI Question No. 1
RFIs due date is February 15, 2022.
The Due Date for Receipt of Proposals remains March 1, 2022, at 5 PM EST.
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers to Install SMA Active Power System (Flywheel) at the Submillimeter Array (SMA) Base Facility, located at Mauna Kea Science Reserve, Hawaii, as described herein and the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, in the Specifications and Drawings for SF Project No. 1683701, both dated June 2021.
All of the requirements which the successful Offeror must meet concerning this project are set forth in detail in the solicitation Documents included with this Request for Proposal. Upon the receipt of Technical and Cost Proposals and the selection of a successful Offeror, the Smithsonian Institution will execute a Fixed Price construction contract. The Smithsonian currently estimates that the fixed price for the entire project will be between $1M and $2M.
The Work includes, but is not limited to:
• Erection of mezzanine to include but not limited to concrete footings, structural metal supports, metal grate decking, and access ladder
• Procurement and installation of the Active Power System (APS) and associated electrical infrastructure required to support the APS
Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work.
• Installation, connection and commissioning of proposed APS.
• Facility shall have continuous power throughout operation. Shutdowns to be limited to agreed upon durations.
The Period of Performance for the Base Contract is 180 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to immediately notify the Smithsonian Institution, if the target dates and proposed packages of work described herein adversely affect the Contractor’s Critical Path Schedule (also refer to throughout this RFP as the Progress Schedule) for the final completion date of this project. Contractors may propose an alternate schedule which illustrates the completion of the project in advance of the completion date, for review by Smithsonian in accordance with the terms of the contract.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to provide all Offerors with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit offers for technical and cost review and consideration by the Smithsonian Institution.
This solicitation neither commits the Smithsonian Institution to pay any proposal preparation costs nor obligates the Smithsonian to procure or contract for construction or any other services. It shall not be construed as authorization to proceed with or be reimbursed for any of the costs for any of the work specified herein.
Update #1 ·
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers to Install SMA Active Power System (Flywheel) at the Submillimeter Array (SMA) Base Facility, located at Mauna Kea Science Reserve, Hawaii, as described herein and the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, in the Specifications and Drawings for SF Project No. 1683701, both dated June 2021.
All of the requirements which the successful Offeror must meet concerning this project are set forth in detail in the solicitation Documents included with this Request for Proposal. Upon the receipt of Technical and Cost Proposals and the selection of a successful Offeror, the Smithsonian Institution will execute a Fixed Price construction contract. The Smithsonian currently estimates that the fixed price for the entire project will be between $1M and $2M.
The Work includes, but is not limited to:
• Erection of mezzanine to include but not limited to concrete footings, structural metal supports, metal grate decking, and access ladder
• Procurement and installation of the Active Power System (APS) and associated electrical infrastructure required to support the APS
Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work.
• Installation, connection and commissioning of proposed APS.
• Facility shall have continuous power throughout operation. Shutdowns to be limited to agreed upon durations.
The Period of Performance for the Base Contract is 180 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to immediately notify the Smithsonian Institution, if the target dates and proposed packages of work described herein adversely affect the Contractor’s Critical Path Schedule (also refer to throughout this RFP as the Progress Schedule) for the final completion date of this project. Contractors may propose an alternate schedule which illustrates the completion of the project in advance of the completion date, for review by Smithsonian in accordance with the terms of the contract.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to provide all Offerors with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit offers for technical and cost review and consideration by the Smithsonian Institution.
This solicitation neither commits the Smithsonian Institution to pay any proposal preparation costs nor obligates the Smithsonian to procure or contract for construction or any other services. It shall not be construed as authorization to proceed with or be reimbursed for any of the costs for any of the work specified herein.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 33330222RF0010009 Amendment 0005.pdf | ||
| 33330222RF0010009 Amendment 0004.pdf | ||
| 33330222RF0010009 Amendment 0003.pdf | ||
| 33330222RF0010009 Amendment 0002.pdf | ||
| 33330222RF0010009 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| Final RFP SAO HI Install SMA Active Power System.pdf | ||
| 1683701_SAO SMA APS Install_Final.pdf | ||
| 1683701_SAO_APS Install_Specifications Final.pdf | ||
| Davis Bacon.pdf | ||
| Contractor_COVID-19_Safety Protocols_10.19.21.pdf | ||
| Performance bonds.pdf | ||
| Release of Claim.pdf | ||
| 1683701 SAO SMA Active Power Bid Sch 2021 0122.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| Payment Bonds.pdf |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation smithsonian install SMA active power system (flywheel) | Award Notice | |
| Solicitation smithsonian install SMA active power system (flywheel) | Solicitation | |
| Presolicitation notice install SMA active power system (flywheel) for smithsonian astrophysical observatory (mauna KEA, HI) | Pre-Solicitation |
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