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THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL This announcement is open to ALL Business concerns. The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Greater Southwest Region (Region 7), A... THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL This announcement is open to ALL Business concerns. The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Greater Southwest Region (Region 7), Acquisition Management Division, Greater West Team is conducting a market survey seeking a qualified CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR to provide construction services for the removal of the two (2) existing 750 ton chillers and the installation of two (2) 750 ton nominal capacity magnetic bearing frictionless water-cooled chillers for the Department of Veteran Affairs, Austin Auto Center, located at 1615 Woodward Street, Austin, Texas 78741. This is a secure facility and will require badging to access the site. The building operating hours are typically 5:30 am to 5:30 pm. For this project, the anticipated working hours to be 30% normal operating hours and 70% other than normal working hours. GSA anticipates issuing a solicitation, based on the outcome of this market survey, on or about February 2025, and awarding a subsequent contract on or about April 2025. PROJECT INFORMATION This construction project involves the replacement of two (2) existing 750-ton water-cooled chillers and their associated pumps, with an option to install an additional chiller and two pumps. The scope includes the removal of refrigerant from the current chillers and the installation of two new 750-ton nominal capacity magnetic bearing frictionless water-cooled chillers, which will come with factory-supplied evaporator/condenser marine water boxes and 1.5-inch insulation. One pump will be designed to manage the required gallons per minute (GPM) on the condenser side, while the other will handle the GPM on the evaporator side. The contractor is responsible for sizing and selecting replacement condenser water and chilled water pumps that match the flow requirements of the new chillers, utilizing existing piping as much as possible. Additionally, all necessary connections for water thermowells must be provided, including new thermometers (four (4) per chiller) and liquid-filled pressure gauges (four per chiller), along with all related hardware. The estimated construction price range for this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Estimated contract duration is approximately 9 months or earlier from the notice to proceed. The contractor will be responsible to provide all labor, materials, transportation, supervision, and management to perform design and construction, as it relates to the following: Division 1 – General Requirements Outlines the administrative and procedural aspects of a construction project, including details like quality control measures, project submittals, contract administration procedures, safety requirements, and overall project management guidelines, setting the foundation for how the project will be run and managed from start to finish. Division 2 – Existing Conditions Details the current state of a site or building before any renovation or construction work begins, outlining important aspects like structural integrity, layout, finishes, utilities, potential issues, and any other relevant details to inform the project planning and design process. Remove refrigerant from the two (2) existing R123 Trane 750-Ton water cooled chillers. Division 3 – Concrete All aspects of concrete placement, including the materials, reinforcement, forming, handling, finishing, and inspection of both cast-in-place and precast concrete elements used in a building project, essentially covering everything from foundation walls to slabs, beams, and columns made of concrete. Contractor will strip/repaint the chiller housekeeping pad with epoxy paint. Approved paint/epoxy submittals are required. Increase size of the concrete pads to accommodate the new chiller(s) footprint if the new chiller(s) size is larger than the existing chiller’s dimensions if necessary. Pad shall extend 6” beyond the chiller footprint. Division 23 – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning The design, installation, and testing of all heating, cooling, and ventilation systems within a building, including equipment like furnaces, air handlers, ductwork, cooling towers, piping, controls, and associated components, ensuring proper temperature and air quality throughout the space, while adhering to relevant building codes and energy efficiency standards. Chillers: Provide and install two (2) each (with the 2nd chiller being an option, see section 9.0) 750-Ton nominal capacity magnetic bearing frictionless water-cooled chillers with factory supplied evaporator/condenser marine water box and insulation option 1.5 inch. Water Pumps: Contractor shall provide and install 2 pumps per chiller. One pump will be sized to handle the design GPM of the new chiller installed on the condenser side and the other pump sized to handle the design GPM on the evaporator side. Contractor shall size and select replacement condenser water and chilled water pumps. New pumps must be selected to provide water flow matched to the new chillers utilizing existing piping to the maximum extent possible. Contractor must submit pump curves validating pump selections as part of the shop drawing level design submittal. Thermometers / Gauges/ Meters: Chillers-Provide and install all necessary water thermowell connections and include new thermometers and liquid filled pressure gauges (Four (4) thermometers per chiller / Four (4) each liquid filled gauges per chiller) including all associated hardware (shut off ball valve) to provide shut off and removal during gauge removal. Division 25 – Integrated Automation Covers the design, installation, and integration of all building systems' control and monitoring components. Contractor shall abide and adhere to all GSA BAS requirements as outlined in Exhibit A—F. Division 27 – Communications The design, installation, and termination of all telecommunication systems within a building, including voice, data, video, security, and other low-voltage systems. Equipment under this section that will connect to a GSA network is subject to: CIO 09-48, IT Security Procedural Guide: Security and Privacy IT Acquisition Requirements and CIO 12-2018, IT Policy Requirements Guide. Potential NAICS is 333415 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The PSC/FSC is Z2AA (repair and alteration of office buildings). PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This announcement is open to all business concerns, however if you are a small business, please clearly state this and any applicable small business designation (small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business and/or large business, etc.). The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from the potential sources because of this market survey. GSA anticipates issuing a solicitation, based on the outcome of this market survey, on or about January 2025, and awarding a subsequent contract on or about March 2025. Award of any resulting procurement will be based on employing a “Best Value Concept” methodology. The anticipated contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis. GSA anticipates the solicitation will require proposals to include EPDs to support the proposed materials. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED FIRMS Construction Firms interested in this effort must be able to demonstrate experience with at least two (2) similar projects. SIMILAR PROJECT is defined as a project that is similar in size, type and complexity. To qualify as a SIMILAR PROJECT, the project must meet all three elements of size, complexity, and type as further defined here. To be considered similar in size, EACH project must have exceeded $1,000,000 in cost/price and be completed in the last eight years. To be considered similar in complexity, projects must include replacement of 2 or more chillers between 150 ton – 1,000 ton capacity for an occupied space. The project cost should include any removal of old chillers, demolition, and rebuild to gain access to the mechanical space where the chillers were installed. Interested firms are invited to respond to this notice by providing the following information: Provide firm name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Identify all business categories and NAICS codes applicable to your firm, i.e., small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business and/or large business. Provide project experience of two (2) projects of similar size, complexity, and type. Include project dates, price, and role as either Prime Contractor or Subcontractor. Include points of contact and all information necessary to contact the owner of the project who can substantiate similar project characteristics. Provide the name of the Surety, maximum bonding capacity per project and aggregate maximum bonding capacity. Provide a realistic period of performance using the information provided at the end of this notice. As well as the typical lead time for the chiller you may provide under the resultant solicitation. Provide confirmation that the chillers and subsequent equipment are either Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant or Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant where BAA compliant is not possible. CONSTRUCTION FIRMS: Any interested construction firm should provide a written Letter of Interest with the aforementioned information (no more than 3 pages) by 2:00 pm CST, December 27, 2024, to Billeto McGee via email, billeto.mcgee@gsa.gov. The subject line should state “Letter of Interest for VA Chiller #1 and #2 Replacement Project.” SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS: In addition to the construction opportunity reflected herein, GSA is seeking suppliers and manufacturers that are interested in supplying two (2) each 750-Ton nominal capacity magnetic bearing frictionless water-cooled chillers with factory supplied evaporator/condenser, (optional marine water box and optional double think insulation (1.5 inch)). It is expected that any product offered is Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant, if a BAA Compliant product is not available, then please make sure any offered product is TAA Compliant. If you are a supplier or manufacturer, you may submit an Expression of Interest by 2:00 pm CST, December 27, 2024, to Billeto McGee via email, billeto.mcgee@gsa.gov. The subject line should state “Expression in Manufacturing VA Chillers #1 and #2.” Expressions of Interest should indicate materials available and global warming potential values reflected in materials’ environmental product declarations. Submission of an expression of interest grants GSA your permission to publish your firm’s contact information and offerings for use by potential offerors on the construction requirement. Supplier and manufacturer contact information will be published in an informational amendment issued by GSA. By participating in the competition, offerors consent to GSA sharing their suppliers’ names and the global warming potential values associated with suppliers’ materials with the successful offeror. Technical solutions, supplier pricing, and supplier-offeror terms and conditions will not be shared, in accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act. All information submitted is subject to verification. Additional information may be requested to substantiate responses. Reimbursement costs for information received are not authorized. NOTE: Questions submitted may or may not be answered. This is a market survey to identify interested and qualified firms to determine lead times on the chillers, typical period of performance for this type of work (see below), and if adequate competition exists to set aside any potential procurements. Period of Performance (POP): 9 months (at the latest), and includes the following estimated timeframes - (including security clearances (45 days), submittals / ordering of units (6-7 months) and installation (2 weeks)). If you can provide this solution in a shorter timeframe, please identify it with one of the below (POPs). 1-3 months 4-6 months 7-8 months Please clearly identify the lead time for each chiller as well. Location of Current Chillers: On the first floor of an office building with alleyway access to the room where the existing units are installed. Cherry Picker will be required to install both units. A non-louvered filter wall (12x9 foot) must be removed to access mechanical space. End