SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Trane Chillers
- Notice Date
- 9/9/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 238120
— Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;West Palm Beach VA Medical Center;7305 North Military Trail;Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-6400
- ZIP Code
- 33410-6400
- Solicitation Number
- VA-248-09-RQ-0658
- Response Due
- 9/24/2009
- Archive Date
- 11/23/2009
- Point of Contact
- Juanita LyonsContract Specialist(561)422-6516
- E-Mail Address
-
Contract Specialist
(juanita.lyons@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for firm fixed price commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA-248-09-RQ-0658 and is issued as an Request For Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-31. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220 with a small business size standard of $14.00M. This requirement is a not a [ Small Business ] set-aside. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 09-24-2009 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be West Palm Beach, FL 33410 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410 has a requirement for reconditioning/rebuilding of Trane Chillers #2 Models #CVHE1120,Serial #L92B0551 and Chiller #3 Serial #L92B05479. The VA intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. The Department of Veterans is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to juanita.lyons@va.gov (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; on Contract Payments, FAR 52.247-34. Alt A, Central Contractor Registration. FAR CLAUSES The following provisions and/or clauses applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3; Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-5; Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219-6, FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-39; and FAR 52.232-33. ALT III. FAR CLAUSES The following provisions and/or clauses applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3; Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-5; Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219-6, FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-39; and FAR 52.232-33. STATEMENT OF WORK The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools equipment, and supervision for the reconditioning/rebuilding of Trane Chillers #2 Model #CVHE1120, Serial #L92B0551 and #3 Serial #L92B05479. I. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF WORKContractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools equipment, and supervision for the reconditioning/rebuilding of chillers #2, and #3 as follows. NOTE: Only one chiller shall be out-of-service at any time. All work shall be completed, proven, and accepted by VA before work on the subsequent chiller starts. Work includes but is not limited to: replace all bearings, bushings, thrust and sleeve bearings, '0" rings, gaskets and any moving parts as required to conform to the manufacturers recommendations consisting of all facets of the "Centravac Major Inspection and Renovation Service Steps and Procedures". REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall comply with all the following requirements: A.Refrigerant removal and replacement per statute, dismantling of the centrifugal compressor, refrigerant analysis using a qualified laboratory. B.Inspection and verification of the inlet guide vane assemblies, motor shaft, labyrinth seal and the impellers compared to Trane specifications. C.Rebuilding land 3rd stage vane assemblies, operators and vane actuator control box. Motor inspection including a rotor bar and resistance analysis of the motor to Trane specification. D.Verification and adjustment of the controls and measuring devices. Inspection of the overload controls, contactors, wiring, and all starter components. E.Cleaning and inspection of the lubrication system including the oil pump, regulator, filters, heating element and sump. Cleaning and inspection of economizer and liquid line flanges. F. Installations of new Trane compressor motor bearings, speed balance the rotor and impellers as one operating assembly prior to reassembly of the compressor. G. Reassembling of the centrifugal compressor, auxiliary vapor and liquid lines, and sight glasses with new Trane gaskets. Installation of the motor terminal board using new Trane approved gaskets and terminal "0" rings and replace relief valve carbon disk and gaskets. H. Operation by certified technician including verification of all operating parameters and the adjustment of the chiller as per original specifications. I.Provide extended warranty on compressor motor, bearings, lubrication system and refrigerant leaks -- Not less than 1 year for leaks, and not less than 5 years on motor / compressor. J.Performing the required job-site clean up upon completion of work and leave work area in same condition as found. K. All work shall be completed within 60 calendar days from "notice-to-proceed". L. All work must be under the auspices of a Trane certified technician. M. Only OEM parts will be used. 2. REFERENCES Contractor shall provide three (3) references, for similar work. 3. DELIVERY Upon issuance of contract, the work will begin and be completed meeting all previously stated criteria. One week prior to performance of contract, Contractor shall contact the Maintenance & Operations Chief (561) 422-6665, or Operations Supervisor, David Gessner (561) 422-7627, to set up the exact date and time when work will begin. On the agreed upon date, Contractor shall report to the Operations Supervisor or work leader (Doug Twitchell) to notify him that he/she is on station before starting testing procedures. 4. PROGRESS AND COMPLIANCE A. Contractor shall make recommendations for changes and improvements, which may be pertinent; to meet this scope of work, only to the extent indicated on this agreement. No additional services will be made without the prior approval of the Contracting Officer. B. All service tickets / invoices shall be signed by Operations Supervisor or Work Leader. All service tickets and invoices must include purchase order number. C. All procedures shall be completed according to the above scope of work requirements. D. All billings shall be in arrears. Upon receipt of Contractor's invoice, the operations supervisor will certify for payment through referenced service ticket, assuring that all services were performed in accordance with contract terms.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/WPBVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA-248-09-RQ-0658/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: VA Medical Center;7305 N. Military Trail;West Palm Beach, FL 33410
- Zip Code: 33410
- Zip Code: 33410
- Record
- SN01947002-W 20090911/090910000705-7c087399a17cde2ffc62dc2726b39f2a (fbodaily.com)
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