WRRC Boiler Upgrades

Solicitation 1232SA26R0033 is a firm-fixed-price request for proposals issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for boiler upgrades at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. The project involves the replacement of natural gas condensing boilers and pumps, installation of zone controllers, thermostats, and electronic control valves, as well as the installation of point-of-use steam generators to decouple the Main Lab Building from the central steam plant. The scope of work is divided into multiple contracts, with a primary focus on the construction of Boiler 3. The project is set aside for Total Small Business under NAICS code 238220, with an estimated magnitude between 5 million and 10 million dollars. Performance is required within 365 calendar days after the notice to proceed, and the contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of that notice. The award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. To be considered, offerors must pass critical gates, including attending a mandatory site visit, acknowledging all amendments, and submitting all required documentation. Technical acceptability is determined by the feasibility of the technical approach and documented experience as a prime contractor on similar large boiler projects within the last five years. The contract requires performance and payment bonds, as well as adherence to California prevailing wage rates. Key deliverables include shop drawings, product data, and operational test reports, with final acceptance contingent upon satisfactory completion of inspections and testing. Recent amendments have modified the CLIN structure, reidentifying line item 0001 as the base bid and line item 0004 as an option, while removing line items 0002 and 0003.