Department of Veterans Affairs, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208-3410

35 -- FURNISH AND INSTALL PACO PUMPS FOR CHILLER PLANT SOL RFQ 500-58-97 DUE 092997 POC JOSEPH TURTON, VA Contracting Officer (90C) Tele. (518) 462-3311, X-2612 WEB: RFQ 500-58-97, turton,j@albany.va.gov. E-MAIL: forum.va.gov, Turton,Joseph@albany.va.gov. Furnish and install one(1) PACO Model 29-8015-3 Or Equal Pump and one (1) PACO Model 29-1012-9 or Equal Pump in existing Chiller Plant located at Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY. This is a combined synopsis/ solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information contained in this Notice. This constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses to this solicitation should reference RFQ 500-58-97. The solicitation incorporates those clauses and provisions in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-01. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is SIC #3561 Pumps and Pumping Equipment, Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees or less. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS OR ITEMS TO BE ACQUIRED: ITEM #1: One (1) Each -- PACO Model 29-8015-3 or Equal Pump to be installed in existing Chilled Water System. Service Primary: 2400 GPM, TDH 55; Fluid Water Temperature 44; Efficiency89: RPM 1150;460 Volts; 3-Phase, 50 HP; Impeller diameter 12.75 inches; Tag P-13. Provide two (2) dual sphere neoprene pump connectors with control rods and provide one (1) suction diffuser. ITEM #2: One (1) Each -- PACO Model 29-1012-9 or Equal Pump to be installed in existing Condensing Water System. Service Cond. 4400 GPM; TDH 120; Fluid Water Temperature 95; Efficiency 88; RPM 1750; 460 Volts; 3-Phase, 200 HP; Impeller diameter 12 inches; Tag P-15. Provide two (2) dual sphere neoprene pump connectors with control rods and one (1) suction diffuser with one (1) triple duty valve. SALIENT CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES FOR PACO PUMPS: Pumps shall have stainless steel shaft sleeves. Pumps shall have drip pans. Rotation shall be clockwise on both pumps. Pumps must have double wear rings. Impeller shall be enclosed type, double suction design, hydraulically and dynamically balanced. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the responsibility of each offeror to inspect the site to determine existing conditions of the Chiller Plant Unit. The pumps specified herein were part of original design for the Chilled Water System and Condensing Water System currently in use. Offerors quoting on pumps other than the Brand Name referenced herein shall submit technical data to insure that materials are compatible with existing system. Offeror shall realign the pumps and motors in accordance with the standards of Hydraulic Institute after grouting of base and piping. Offeror shall ensure that pumps meet design flow, head and efficiencies as detailed herein. Motors shall be sized to operate continuously without exceeding the horsepower rating, regardless of flow and head throughout the entire range of operation. The impeller is to be securely mounted on the pump shaft and attached with a stainless steel impeller key. The impeller key shall be locked in position by threaded sleeves. The pump shaft shall be adequately supported by the pump bearing to limit deflection to .002 inches. Bearing shall be ball-type, grease lubricated and locked to the shaft with positive locks of apmple size to withstand any axial thrust loads. Each bearng shall be bolted to the upper and lower casing halves for full 360 Degrees support registered to fit in order to ensure positive alignment The pump manufacturer shall recommend the proper mechanical seal based on pressure, temperature, and liquid as specified in Items 1 and 2 above. Bronze shaft sleeves shall be firmly attached to the pump shaft through threading and locking means. Shaft design shall prevent corrosion and ware to the shaft. Pumps shall be mounted on steel bases and directly mounted through a heavy duty type flexible coupling to a horizontal motor. Base shall be provided with a drip rim. Offeror shall provide an OSHA-approved coupling guard which shall be mounted between the pump and motor; and shall be attached firmly to the base.Offerors are adivised that the solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses and provisions: FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Erms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; and FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commecial Items with the following supplemental information: The following factors will be used to evaluate offeros: (1) Price, (2) Past Performance. The Price Factor is more important than Past Performance. Offers are due by 4:00 PM, September 29, 1997. Offers may be submitted on letterhead stationery, mailed or telefaxed to: Contracting Officer (90C), Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, Telefax No. (518) 462-0051. At a minimum, offers must contained the following: (1) RFQ Number (500-58-97); (2) Name address, and telephone number of the Offeror; (3) A detailed description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to determine compliance with the solicitation's requirements; (4) A price breakdown of each line item, including unit prices and extended totals; (5) Identification of any discounts;(6)Payment terms, including "Remit to" address and prompt payment discounts; (7) A completed copy of of the representations and certifications at FAR Clause 52.212-3; (8) Past Performance information which includes recent contracts of the type and magnitude required by this solicitation, points of contact with telephone numbers, and other relevant information to determine the degree of past performance. If the offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, submit a statement which specifies that offeror has accepted the terms of conditions and provisions imcorporated into the solicitation. (0261)

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