Upgrade of refrigerator and freezer

The Maritime Administration plans to issue a firm fixed price contract for upgrade of refrigerator and freezer and new condenser water system at Delano Hall at the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. in accordance with the statement of work. Work includes but is not limited to design and installation for the refurbishment of an existing freezer and upgrade of the heat rejection system for the water cooled refrigerators and freezers. All work to be completed within 120 days of notice to proceed.

The magnitude of this project is $100,000 to $250,000. Payment and Performance bonds will be required in the penal amount of 100% of the contract price.

The applicable NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors ). Size standard is $14 million.

THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. BIDS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FROM CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES.

A pre-bid conference will be held at Delano Hall of the US Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024 at a date to be determined. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. All bids must be received no later than 30 days after the release of the solicitation which will be on or about July 22, 2011. Exact time and date for receipt of bids will be provided at that time.

Point of contact for this solicitation is Douglas Pader, Contract Specialist DOT/MARAD at tel. 516-726-5840. E-mail paderd@usmma.edu Technical questions should be addressed to Robert Ditroia at ditroiar@usmma.edu Site inspections visits must be coordinated with Mr. Ditroia.