GSA, PBS, Property Development (5PC), 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3516, Chicago, IL 60604-1696

Z -- BACKBONE DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM SOL GS05P98GBC0007 DUE 060998 POC Ms. Cecelia A. Morris, Contract Specialist, (312) 353-9780 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, Cecelia.Morris@gsa.gov. "BACKBONE DDC SYSTEM" E. M. DIRKSEN FEDERAL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60604-1696, GS05P98GBC0007-IIL97019. The scope of work consists of but is not limited to providing all labor, material, equipment, hardware, software and services required for the installation of a Local Area Network Backbone System. The scope of this project involves: The mapping of the Supervisory Control Units and Lon data bases into a client/server User Interface Software application. The Lon data bases for the LonMark control systems are created as the controls contractor installs the systems. The creation of a detailed Graphical User Interface for control and monitoring of the LonMark Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning (HVAC)control systems are currently installed in the building. This contract will require maintenance for a period of 12 months, 24 hours a day. The systems integration contractor shall be the sole point of contact to resolve problems with the operation of the HVAC Building Automation Systems. Upon receipt of a trouble call the system integration contractor shall determine the source of the problem and shall contact the responsible party (maintenance staff, controls contractor, etc.) to insure proper resolution. Updating the Graphic User Interface (GUI) to incorporate new LonMark control systems as they are installed in the building. All work is to be performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents. The Backbone specification for the Dirksen Federal Building incorporates three technologies, LONMARK control systems, Computer Networking and Graphical User Interfaces. The Following Technical Evaluation Factors will be used in this Go-No-Go Source Selection procurement: 1. Submit a list of no less than a minimum of five projects within the last three years where work involved building Automation Systems and/or User Interface systems installed by the offeror. These projects must be online and functional such that the Owners/Users representative can observe the BAS/User Interface System in full operation. Include client, type of facility, type of system designed (system integration details), size and cost information. Include subcontractor names and contact numbers, if applicable, with proper references. 2. Submit resumes for System Integrator and Software Engineer with the proposal indicating passing certificates for 1) LonMark Network Design, installation and Maintenance Training Program, 2) User Interface Software (Intellution, Citect, etc.) Training Program and 3) Local Area Network System Design, Installation and Maintenance (MCSE, A Plus, etc.) Training program and prior Instrumentation and Control experience. (Spec section 17010.1.3.C.3) If submittal includes a team of companies, provide qualifications and background for all companies and key personnel to be a part of the team. Provide a total of three positive references. 3. Offeror must certify that it has a service facility within a 50 mile radius. (Spec section 17010.1.3.B) The service facility is an office staffed with LonWorks and User Interface Software trained engineers and technicians fully capable of providing instruction and routine emergency maintenance service on all system components, within 24 hours of notification. (Spec section 17010.1.3.A.2) The method of procurement is Go-No Go Source Selection procedures. Offers will be opened privately. The number of proposals received, the identity of offerors, the amount of any offer or relative standing of any offer will not be disclosed. Responses are solicited on an unrestricted size basis in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Therefore, responses from large and small business concerns will be considered. The completion time for this project is 90 calendar days. The estimated cost is between $100,000 and $250,000. The standard industrial classification code is 1799 with an average annual gross revenue of $7 Million for the last three (3)years. To obtain Plans and Specifications, contact Ms. Cecelia A. Morris at (312)353-9780. When you call please state the name, address and solicitation number you are requesting. In addition, you may write to Attn: Ms. Cecelia A. Morris GSA, PBS, Property Development (5PCI), 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3512, Chicago, Illinois, 60604-1696. (0111)

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