Prequalified Commissioning Supplier(s) RFP

The US Postal Service (USPS) seeks suppliers capable of providing Commissioning Services on a continuing basis for medium sized and large sized (approx. 25,000 SF to 800,000 SF) USPS facilities. USPS is committed to commissioning their facilities to systematically optimize the building and ancillary systems in accordance with the Owner's Project Requirements. The USPS intends to award an Indefinite Quantity Delivery type contract with a 2-year base period and up to two (2) 2-year renewal periods, with total value of this contract or multiple contracts including any options will not exceed $9,000,000.00. Commissioning shall be performed on a sampling basis for like or similar systems pursuant to USPS requirements. If a systemic problem is discovered during the commissioning process, the commissioning supplier shall report the matter to the designated USPS and A/E representative immediately. USPS may require other mission critical systems to be commissioned including but not limited to: switchgear, sprinkler system water pumps, sewage ejector pumps, etc. USPS specifications and "General Commissioning Requirements" shall be utilized to develop the Commissioning Plan and associated Test Procedures. The AE shall prepare a preliminary Commissioning Plan during Concept Design Phase for the Commissioning firm selected by USPS. The Commissioning suppliers (CS) shall plan, manage, perform and provide written reports utilizing the reporting formats and standardized forms in accordance to industry standards. The CS shall submit deliverable reports to USPS designated representative(s) as specified. USPS requires the CS to work closely with the local USPS site representatives where applicable. The CS shall submit deliverable reports to USPS designated representative(s) as specified. USPS requires the CS to work closely with the local USPS site representatives where applicable. The CS shall execute a contract with the USPS. The typical systems commissioned may include the following: - 1. Air-Conditioning systems - 2. Heating systems - 3. Compressed air systems - 4. Air handling systems - 5. Energy recovery systems - 6. Building controls systems (Building Automation Systems and Enterprise Energy Management Systems) - 7. Advanced metering systems (electrical, water, gas, and other applicable utilities) - 8. Life safety system including fire alarm system, standpipe and sprinkler systems, fire pump and controller, and all piping and ancillary hardware. - 9. Electrical systems consisting of medium voltage switchgear and unit substations, distribution, commissioning system and controls and connections to equipment. - 10. Emergency power supply systems. The required expertise for this work/project will be based on the skill and experience of the full team making the proposal. A member of the prime firm will be the designated commissioning authority who is the member of the team that will coordinate the commissioning activities from the technical perspective. This party may not necessarily be the team's overall project or contract manager. The commissioning authority must have significant in-building commissioning experience, including technical and management expertise on projects of similar scope. If the commissioning authority or prime firm does not have sufficient skills to commission a specific system, the prime firm shall subcontract with a qualified party to do so. Subcontractor qualifications shall be included and clearly designated in the response to this scope of work. The USPS supports minority, woman owned and small business enterprises. Interested subcontractors and suppliers may contact the below pre qualified suppliers for possible subcontracting opportunities. Only the following prequalified firms are invited to submit proposals for this solicitation: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Allen.Crocker@aecom.com CCRD Partners brucek@ccrd.com Chinook Systems Inc. wlenkewich@chinooksystems.com EMC Engineers, Inc. bmcmullen@emcengineers.com Engineering Economics, Inc. Jarrell.Wenger@eeiengineers.com Farnsworth Group lstewart@f-w.com Heery International, Inc. tkunas@heery.com McDonough Bolyard Peck jmascaro@mbpce.com TENG & Associates, Inc. BourisG@teng.com Working Buildings, LLC mlweiss@workingbuildings.com