Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 0003 issued to 140P1421R0002 for the following: 1) Provide a complete seed project price schedule as the attached from Amendment 0002 was cut off. Amendment 0002 issued to 140P1421R0002 for ... Amendment 0003 issued to 140P1421R0002 for the following: 1) Provide a complete seed project price schedule as the attached from Amendment 0002 was cut off. Amendment 0002 issued to 140P1421R0002 for the following: 1) Include 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee SEPT 1996 as full text (a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid. (b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier¿s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds- (1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and (2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted. (c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000.00, whichever is less. (d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default. (e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference. (End of clause) Amendment 0001 issued to 140P1421R0002 for the following: Question: Wyoming is on the 2020 NEC code now and with the new code is a requirement for whole home surge protectors for dwellings. Is the NPS supplying these or is the contractor to supply these with appropriate breakers? NEC code reference 230.67 Response: These will be contractor furnished and added to the seed project price schedule. Question: What is the size of the SER wire so contractor can size grounding electrode system for the exterior meterbase? Response: SER size is 4/0 Aluminum line with 2/0 neutral. This is a basic SER cable used in a lot of homes. Question: Is there metal piping for the water system coming in or the gas system? If so, contractor will need to bond to grounding electrode system and the exterior meterbase. Response: A UFER system is installed in the foundation of each unit for grounding. Question: Per the drawing, it looks to be that there will be a LB on the outside of each unit that goes underneath the unit, is that correct? Response: Yes the LB will enter underneath the floor joists. Question: Is the conduit that comes out of the interior panel, below the plastic of the unit or will contractor need to open up a general location to find the conduit stubbed down from the manufacturer? Response: The contractor will have to carefully open up the belly wrap to find the conduit. Question: For inspections, is this only federal inspection? As to clarify, does the State of Wyoming have jurisdiction? If the state does, contractor will need to get permits and inspections from the state. Response: No state inspections. The Yellowstone National Park Structural Fire Chief is the Authority Having Jurisdiction Question: Does the government provident Square D Homeline 8 space meterbase have a main breaker inside of it? Per the 2020 code, dwellings shall have an exterior disconnecting means. Most meterbases come with a main breaker, but some are main lug only. A main breaker outside can serve as this required disconnecting means. Contractor will need to know if they need to supply a main breaker for each unit. NEC code reference 230.85. Response: The Square D panels ARE main breaker Page 49 of the solicitation under Key Personnel shall be changed to: No designated Key Personnel shall be responsible for performing more than three Key Personnel roles/functions. No formal site visit scheduled for the seed project. Seed Project Scope of Work and Price Schedule shall be changed to reflect the following: All work Shall be completed by August 1, 2021. March 15 - April 14, 2021: Mammoth Units 4, 5, 7,8,9 ,10,13,14,15 ,16,17, 21,22,23,24 & Mammoth Units 1,2,3, 6, 11, 12 18,19,26,27,29,30,31.. April 15 - 30, 2021: Old Faithful Units 1-10 July 15 ¿ August 1, 2021: Mammoth Units 20, 25, 28 & 32 Question: Section C in the scope of work it talks about fencing, will contractor need to supply fencing for each unit during installation of the seed project? Response: Fencing is not required for the seed project. However, this may be different for individual task orders dependent on project and location. Question: When grounding the service, will the ground wire that goes from the meter base to the ground rods be considered an "underground grounding conductor"? Using the wording from the specs on page 260500-6 in the section 3.4 Response: Yes. Question: Will the grounding conductor that goes from the meter base to the ground rods need to be sleeved in conduit when it is exposed going down the unit to the ground? If so, what type of conduit and who will be supplying it? Response: Since the Ufer ground is in the basement I would suppose that they would use the pvc run into the house that they are already going to be using Question: Will these units require lightning protection? Section 264113 talks about lightning protection for structures but does not say which type of structures will require lightning protection. Response: The protection will be the surge protection breakers addressed above. Question: Will the panel inside each unit require surge protection devices? Page 264343-2 part 3.1 (b) states to install devices in panelboards and auxiliary panels. The interior panel of the unit does not appear to have one installed per seed project supplied picture of the panel inside of the unit. Response: No, the surge protector on the metered service will service the entire house. Question: The scope of work states the Government will provide conduit and wire. Will the Government provide the LB identified in the sketch provided in the SOW? Response: Yes the LB is also provided as well as the service panel. Question: Will the Government furnished items be on site? If not, where will the material be and are we responsible to bring the material onsite? Response: The contractor can get in touch with the Electrical Shop Point of Contact for the material that is stored in a shed. It is a short distance from the jobsite in Mammoth. Question: Will the SER Cable on spools? If so, shall we account for equipment to move the spools, or will the Government already have some equipment on site? Response: SER is on spools. Contractor will need to coordinate with Electric Shop Point of Contact to arrange moving the spools from storage to contractor equipment for this seed project. Question: Are the resumes to be provided in a. Key Personnel and Staffing as part of the Technical Approach and Management Plans excluded from the 30-page limit? Response: Additional pages may be added to provide resumes for Key Personnel and Staffing in the Technical Approach & Management Plan. Please limit resumes to 2-3 pages. The Government requires performance of electrical construction projects in National Park Sites in the state of Wyoming.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Electrical Construction Projects Wyoming IDIQ GENERAL: The National Park Service, Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office (NR MABO), is soliciting for Electrical Construction contractors in Y... Electrical Construction Projects Wyoming IDIQ GENERAL: The National Park Service, Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office (NR MABO), is soliciting for Electrical Construction contractors in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks; Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Fort Laramie National Historic Site; Fossil Butte and Devil¿s Tower National Monuments. PROJECT SCOPE AND LOCATIONS: The Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to award construction services for residential electric projects for National Park sites located in the state of Wyoming. The project examples include installation of Square D Homeline 200 amp 8 space meter bases; SER conductors and necessary conduit from the new meter base and interior and performance by an accredited Electrician licensed in the State of Wyoming. This is a construction requirement in accordance with the definition of FAR 2.101: Construction means construction, alteration, or repair (including dredging, excavating, and painting) of buildings, structures, or other real property. For purposes of this definition, the terms buildings, structures, or other real property include, but are not limited to, improvements of all types, such as bridges, dams, plants, highways, parkways, streets, subways, tunnels, sewers, mains, power lines, cemeteries, pumping stations, railways, airport facilities, terminals, docks, piers, wharves, ways, lighthouses, buoys, jetties, breakwaters, levees, canals, and channels. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The estimated period of performance for this requirement is March 1, 2021 to February 28, 2026 ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $25,000 and $100,000 per task order. SET ASIDE: This acquisition has been set aside for Small Business. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. TENTATIVE DATES: The RFP is anticipated to be issued on or about January 19, 2021 (subject to change) and will be open for a period of 30 days. The Request for Proposal will be posted to beta.sam.gov. The RFP and all attachments will be available for download at www.fedconnect.net search for 140P1421R0002. NO HARD COPY DOCUMENTS WILL BE ISSUED. Point of Contact is the Contract Specialist, Mary Kay Woodin, Phone 307-344-2469, e-mail: mary_woodin@nps.gov

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The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking qualified construction firms or other qualified firms or organizations to provide construction services for residential electric projects throughout Yellowst... The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking qualified construction firms or other qualified firms or organizations to provide construction services for residential electric projects throughout Yellowstone National Park. The project examples include installation of Square D Homeline 200 amp 8 space meter bases; SER conductors and necessary conduit from the new meter base and interior and performance by an accredited Electrician licensed in the State of Wyoming. These services will be provided to NPS units within Yellowstone National Park. The Government anticipates awarding a minimum of one (1) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity firm-fixed price construction contracts. However, the Government reserves the right to award more as it deems necessary. The total contract period, to include options, shall not exceed five (5) calendar years. Task Orders may range from $2,000.00 to $250,000.00. The total of individual task orders placed against this contract shall not exceed $1,000,000.00 to any one contractor. If you are interested, please submit your detailed capabilities in WRITING via email to mary_woodin@nps.gov. Written statements should demonstrate the same or similar experience to electric work as described above. This is not a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation to bid (IFB). There is no bid package, solicitation, specifications, or drawings available with this announcement. Response to the announcement is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought Announcement or any follow-up information requests. If you chose to submit a package, clearly identify the notice number 140P1421R0002, your DUNS number and your socioeconomic status: 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran, WOSB, EDWOSB, or Small Business. You may follow up two weeks after the announcement closes to check on the status of the project. Your email capability information MUST be 5 pages or less and be SPECIFIC to residential or commercial electric projects. Please provide a description of past projects, contract numbers, dollar amounts, time frame, duration, location, customer point of contact information including email and telephone (for example, contracting officers, project managers), and any other pertinent information. Be sure to include your DUNS number on your documentation. The Government anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of a competitive set-aside or full and open competition (the size of a small business firm includes all parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, etc. ¿ see 13 CFR 121.108.) Misrepresentation of size status can result in penalties. Please refer to the current SBA rules regarding HUBZone firms, effective October 1, 2011. Analysis of the quantity and quality of responses to this sources sought announcement will be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement.