Remove and Replace Two Visitor Center Geothermal Heat Pump Units

. Introduction Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Virginia Beach, VA, was established in 1938 as a wintering and feeding area for migratory birds. The refuge currently encompasses over 9,200 acres of wetland, forest, scrub/shrub and beach habitats. The refuge offers wildlife-oriented public use opportunities including hiking, biking, interpretation, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and fishing. Refuge facilities include a Visitor Center comprised of a Display Area which is open to the public and an Office Area which houses office space for refuge staff. The two areas are partitioned by a wall and are serviced by separate geothermal systems that were installed in 2011. 2. Scope The intent of this contract is to remove, replace and completely install two (2) Geothermal heat pump units in the Visitor Center building located at 4005 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA. This building is a 4,370 square foot, one-story building with one unit servicing the Display Area and the second unit servicing the Office Area. 3. Background The existing units are approximately 12 years old and are being replaced due to frequent and costly maintenance needs. The original as-built HVAC drawings are available upon request. 4. Deliverables: o Contractor must provide submittals of proposed equipment for approval before ordering. o Remove and dispose of existing components. o Furnish and install two (2) new heat pump units compatible with all existing geothermal system components, controls, and ductwork. o Furnish and install two new digital and programmable thermostats, with humidity control capability. o Contractor must provide specification sheets and details of the product warranty. o Contractor must be licensed in VA for all applicable trades. 5. Material Specifications: o Two (2) Geothermal Heat Pump Units: Like-models to replace Climate Master Tranquility 27 (TT) Series, Model TTV049AGC10ALKS and Model TTV064AGC10ALKS. o 2-stage compressor o 49 MBtuh and 64 MBtuh minimum o 208-230V/60/1 o Corrosion resistant epoxy coating on coils o Condenser fluid 18% propylene glycol Service of Protest. (SEP 2006) (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), 140FC223Q0001 Page 25 shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from: Micah Holmes, Contracting Officer USFWS, JAO/APO Micah_Holmes@fws.gov (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO. (c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW., Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240. (End of provision) 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) - Alternate I (FEB 1995) (a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. (b) An organized site visit will not be scheduled. However, contractors/offerors are highly encouraged to visit the jobsite on their own. Offerors should coordinate visits with Greg Owens at 757-301-7329 x3111, or greg_owens@fws.gov. (End of provision) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): For FAR clauses For DOI clauses: (End of provision) B. INQUIRIES Inquiries concerning this procurement shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contracting Officer: Micah Holmes at Micah_Holmes@fws.gov. All technical inquiries must be received no later than 5 days prior to the close of the solicitation to allow for adequate time to answer all questions. Answers to questions shall be provided to all potential offerors. Offerors are instructed specifically to contact only the solicitation Contracting Officer in connection with any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award. (End of Instruction) C. MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT The estimated cost of this proposed construction project is between $25,000 and $100,000. 140FC223Q0001 Page 26 (End of Instruction) D. CHANGES MADE PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR OPENING PROPOSALS The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend this Request for Quotation prior to the date the solicitation closing. Such revisions, if any, will be announced by an amendment to this Request for Quotation. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices proposed, or both, the date set for solicitation closing may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable Offerors to revise their proposals. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for closing. (End of Instruction) E. QUOTATION DELIVERY ADDRESS a. Quotations may be emailed to the following address: micah_holmes@fws.gov b. Email should reflect the solicitation number (ie., RFQ 140FC223Q0001) in the subject line. c. Offers will be considered late if not received by the deadline due date and time *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

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