Z--Lowell National Historical Park - REPLACE COOLING

The contract pertains to the replacement of Cooling Tower #1 and associated pumps at Lowell National Historical Park, with a focus on comprehensive construction and installation of electrical systems under Section 16 00 00, including wireways, raceways, wiring devices, grounding, temporary power, motor wiring, and disconnect switches, all in compliance with the National Electrical Code and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The scope is detailed across multiple attachments, including a two-page Scope of Work, a 173-page specification document labeled PMIS 337427, a 20-page Davis Bacon Wage Determination for Massachusetts 2026, and a one-page Construction Contract Administration Provision. The work must be performed in a workmanlike manner with all materials new, delivered in original sealed containers with unaltered labels, and preserved under controlled environmental conditions to prevent damage from moisture, freezing, or temperature extremes. Performance is subject to inspection at all stages and locations, with final acceptance occurring at the project site in Lowell, MA, following verification by the Government, who retains sole authority to accept or reject work. The contractor must provide an operations and maintenance manual, record drawings, and testing documentation, backed by a one-year warranty against defects, and adhere to UL, NEMA, NFPA 70, and ASTM E 329 standards, with testing to be conducted by NVLAP-accredited or Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 with a $19 million size standard, requiring offerors to self-certify as small businesses and disclose any applicable socioeconomic status such as HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two volumes—technical and business/price—via email to the contracting officer by June 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, with no hard copies accepted. Evaluation will follow the Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process, where technical approach, project experience, training, and price are equally weighted non-price factors, and no numerical scoring is assigned; awards will consider merit over lowest cost. Special requirements include mandatory security clearance for site supervisors and job captains six weeks before site access, use of lockable temporary enclosures, and strict adherence to Hot Work Permits. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Internet Payment Platform, and payment will