Replace Generators Building 600

Solicitation SolFA2550-10-R-1001, issued by the Department of Defense through the 50 Cons Pkp agency, concerns the replacement of three generators at Building 600 located at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado. The project involves the installation of high-capacity power generation equipment, specifically referencing Caterpillar C175-16EL factory packaged diesel generator sets with a capacity of 3100kW/3875kVA. The scope of work includes the primary replacement, options for 2.3 MW of temporary power, and the DRMO disposal of old equipment. Technical requirements emphasize the management of equipment weighing approximately 200,000 lbs and necessitate short circuit and coordination studies. The contract specifies a delivery schedule of 341 days after contract award, with liquidated damages set at 437.78 dollars per day for construction delays. Compliance with the Colorado Heavy Construction Wage Determination CO080012 is required for all labor. Evaluation of offerors includes a past performance assessment focusing on industrial moving and generator placement within high-security environments. An amendment to the solicitation updated the proposal due date from April 10, 2010, to April 12, 2010. The project is managed by Contract Specialist Rose Kinderknecht and Contracting Officer Michael Wittkopf.