Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street, N.W., Suite 618, Washington, D.C. 20534

41 -- FURNISH AND INSTALL CARRIER MODEL 15 TON SPLIT SYSTEM SOL 1CO-0207 DUE 090396 POC Donna P. Fox, Contracting Officer (202) 307-3223. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotatiion (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions an clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 96-39. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside under standards industrial code 3525 with size status of less than 750 employees. Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials to complete the work described in this solicitation. The contractor shall furnish and install one (1) Carrier Model 15 Ton Split System, with air cooled condenser with low ambient controls to zero degrees fahrenheit outside air and crank case heaters. The air conditioner will be installed in the Electric Vault and Transfer room located in the basement of the HOLC building. Contractor shall furnish and install steel work to set condensing unit above stairway to chiller room. Contractor shall furnish and install cat walk and rails around condensing unit. Contractor shall paint new steel work with an exterior oil base paint, brown in color. Contractor shall install new 15 ton air cooled condenser on cat walk to include vibration pads. Contractor shall install new indoor unit with compressors in electric vault. Contractor shall install new refrigerant piping and connect equipment. Contractor shall furnish and install new liquid line drier, sight glass and pipe hangers and leak test new piping. Contractor shall frnish and install new fused disconnects, conduit, wiring, breakers, and subpanel for new unit. Contractor shall furnish and install new thermostat and control wiring. Contractor shall furnish and install new duct work and air diffusers thru vault room and into transformer room. All operating instructions shall be turned over to the Federal Bureau of Prisons prior to the acceptance of the work. All copies of warranties and guarantees shall be presented to the Federal Bureau of Prisons prior to the acceptance of the work. The contractor shall provide Management Services with MSDS sheets on all supplies and materials prior to their use within the building. During the term of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for the retention of any specialist required for the completion of the work. The contractor shall be responsible for the retention of any work done by any individuals or firms they retain. The contractor shall be responsible for assuring all persons retained to work on this project comply with all policies and regulations while on the property where work is taking place. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all debris and the vacuuming of the job site on a daily basis. The contractor shall be responsible for assuring all floor coverings are protected during all phases of construction. The contractor and all personnel directly or indirectly employed by the contractor shall submit to the following: (a) NCIC (National Crime Information Center Check), (b) DOJ-99 (Name Check), (c) FD-258 (Fingerprint Check), (d) OPM-328 (Authority for release of Information) and (e) Urinalysis. These requirements are in accordance with the Federal Bureau of Prisons Program Statement 3000.2. The Contractor shall identify one primary and one alternate point of contact for the project within five (5) calendar days after notification of award. The contractor shall be available to meet with representatives of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to finalize details regarding the performance of the work within ten (10) calendar days after notification of award. The Contractor shall complete all on site work within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award. The contractor is responsible for testing all equipment. Acceptance of the work and installed equipment will be the responsibility of the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). Drawings ad specifications are available and will be provided upon request. There will be a site visit conducted on Thursday, August 22, 1996 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. eastern daylight time. This will provide additional information as to the primary location in which the equipment will be installed. Offerors wishing to attend this site visit should call Earl Cash, of Building Management Services, at (202) 307-1295 to schedule an appointment. FOB point shall be destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Insructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are advised that inclusion of a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offers Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, shall be submitted with quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Donna Fox, Contracting Officer, at (202) 307-3223. Quotes will be due no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight time, September 4, 1996. Quotes may be mailed to Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street, N.W., Room 618 Washington D.C., 20534, ATTN: Donna Fox, Contract Specialist. No Facsimile bids will be accepted. (0229)

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