Z2DA--657A5-25-101, Replace Chiller #1

te interested, experienced and potential qualified constructions firms capable of completing this project. Firm must identify their socio-economic status for NAICS Code 238220, Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220 with the applicable business size of $19.0 million. The project cost range is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. The Government is not obligated, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the VA to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. If interested in this opportunity, please provide a Capability Statement via email. The Capability Statement is designed to inform the Department of Veteran Affairs of any prospective construction contractors' project execution capabilities. Please limit your Capability Statement to 10 pages which shall include the following information: 1) Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM Entity Unique Identity number; 2) Offeror's interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued; 3) Offeror's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity and comparable work performed within the past 5 years - brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project) - provide at least 2, but no more than 3 examples; 4) Offeror's SBA VetCert certification if a Veteran owned business; 5) Please provide the Socio-economic status for NAICS code 238220, Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors , and provide percentage of self-performed labor your company can perform for this type of project; 6) Offeror's Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential; 7) Offeror's Bonding Capability in the form of a letter from Surety providing bonding level per contract and aggregate. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System of Award Management (SAM). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered and verified with the Small Business Association VetCert located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Submittal Information: Responses shall indicate Sources Sought Notice 36C25525R0095, Project 657A5-25-101, Replace Chiller #1. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All responses are due by 2:00 PM Central Time, May 15, 2025 Responses will be submitted via E-mail to Kevin.Mahoney3@va.gov and Maria.Hoover@va.gov . No questions will be accepted for this Sources Sought, no site visits are authorized, and there is no additional technical information available. GENERAL SCOPE: Purpose This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the outcome for the Replace Chiller #1 project, which consists of the disconnection, removal and disposal of the existing chiller #1, the furnishing and installation of a new chiller #1 unit, the upgrading of the unit s cooling tower plumbing, as well as various other ancillary activities to fully integrate the new chiller into the existing control and monitoring systems. Period and Place of Performance The period of performance for this contract shall be set at 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). All contract work shall be completed within this timeframe. The site location is Building 49 of the Marion VA Medical Center Campus in Marion, Illinois. Background The Marion VA Medical Center has identified the need to replace chiller #1 in its campus chiller plant. To meet this need, a new chiller unit is to be provided and installed in place of the old unit. Requirements Basis of Proposal: The contractor s proposal shall be based on this SOW and the project drawings and specifications included. It is the intent of these documents to outline the scope and requirements of the Replace Chiller #1 Project. Performance and Payment Bonds: Performance and/or Payment Bonds are required. Insurance: Standard general liability and builder s risk coverage is required until work is complete. Wage Rates: Davis Bacon and prevailing wage rates and certified payroll are excluded for manufacture, delivery, and incidental work relating to installation. Davis Bacon and prevailing wage rates and certified payroll applies to only non-incidental work performed on site. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all equipment provided and work performed with the requirements of all applicable codes, including but not necessarily limited to: 29 CFR 1910, OSHA International Mechanical Code (latest approved edition). International Plumbing Code (latest approved edition). NFPA 70, National Electric Code (latest approved edition). H-18-8, VA Seismic Design Handbook. ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures PG-18-3, VA Design and Construction Procedures. PG-18-10, VA Design Manual for HVAC Systems. PG-18-10, VA Design Manual for Electrical Systems. Seismic Design Criteria: Refer to Section 13 05 41 of the Project Specifications. Shop Drawing Submittals: The following is a (not-all-inclusive) list of submittals which require submittal to and approval by the Marion VAMC prior to work beginning. Please see Section 01 33 23 of the Project Specifications for more information. All equipment and materials provided for use on this project by the contractor shall be subject to the approval of the VAMC Engineering Service prior to purchasing. The Government shall not be responsible for the cost of any equipment or materials purchased without said approval. A certified engineering plan for seismic anchorage, bracing and vibration isolation of all new equipment and systems. See Sections 13 05 41 & 23 05 41 for more information. A certified engineering plan detailing the measures and modifications necessary (both temporary and permanent) to the existing exterior masonry wall to facilitate the project work. Refer to the Project Drawings for more information. Required documents for system commissioning by the commissioning agent. See Section 23 08 00 for more information. Demolition: The contractor shall open the existing exterior masonry wall as indicated to facilitate the removal of the components to be demolished. The contractor shall ensure that all electrical, water and control lines to the existing chiller are deactivated or valved off and locked out prior to demolition activities. The contractor shall further ensure that the deactivation of service to the existing chiller will (in no way) cause any disruption to the outgoing chilled water service from the plant or interference with any other chiller plant system or operation. Existing chiller #1 shall be disconnected: All piping connections fr