Chiller Compressor Replacement RFQ

FEMA Region 1 Boston office is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for an invitation to bid (IFB) firm fixed price construction contract for the replacement of one (1) 25 ton R-22 chiller compressor and chill water evaporator at the Federal Regional Center (FRC) located in Maynard, MA 01754. This solicitation is subject to availability of funds. The due date for questions and offers has been extended due to the change in the statement of work on Line 3.1.5. Please refer to the revised statement of work attached for further information. All questions regarding this solicitation must be received by Thursday February 28,2019 at 05:00 PM EST. The question & answer sheet will be uploaded as an attachment on the original posting. All offers for this solicitation must be due by Thursday March 7,2019 at 05:00 PM EST. At a minimum all vendors must submit as part of their quote: detailed breakdown of all parts/equipment, labor, profit, and expenses that resulted in the quoted price. In addition, vendors are encouraged to include any additional information to support their quote (i.e. pictures, descriptions, detail, etc.) Award will be made based on best value to the government. This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2- Total small business set-asides under NAICS 238220 plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Size standard $15.0 million). Per FAR 36.204, the magnitude of the procurement is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. The purpose of this project is the replacement of a chiller compressor and chill water evaporator located at the Federal Regional Center. Please review the attached Statement of work for further information pertaining to this solicitation. The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and transportation necessary to complete this scope of work. All work shall comply with all applicable State, local, and Federal laws and regulations, industry and construction codes and standards, manufacturer's specifications and recommendations, and all contract special provisions, terms and conditions. All work under this contract will be performed within the confines of the Federal Regional Center (FRC). The Wage Determination: General Decision Number: MA190001 dated 02/01/2019, Superseded General Decision Number: MA20180001; State: Massachusetts; Construction Type: Building; County: Middlesex is applicable for this solicitation. Pursuant to FAR 28.102-Performance and Payment Bonds and Alternative Payment Protections for Construction Contracts, the awarding vendors must submit two (2) of the following equivalent to 100 percent of the original contract price: Payment bond, Irrevocable Line of Credit (ILC), tripartite escrow agreement, or certificates of deposit. Please refer to the FAR reference for further information. There will be a mandatory site visit conducted on Thursday February 14,2019 at 10:00 AM EST at the Federal Regional Center (FRC) located at 63 Old Marlboro Road Maynard, MA 01754. Offers for this solicitation are due by 05:00 PM EST Thursday March 07,2019. Prior confirmation of all individuals who wish to attend must be submitted to: Christopher Kelly, Contract Specialist Christopher.kelly@fema.dhs.gov. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review the FBO.gov site frequently for any updates/amendments to all documents. Interested parties must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 5.207. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/bids. This solicitation is subject to availability of funding.