Pt. Angeles HVAC Project

Synopsis: The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 10 announces an opportunity for the design and construction of a new air conditioning system to replace the existing equipment in the computer room. The existing AC system is not working due to a failed compressor located on the rooftop. There is no building management or EMS system in the Richard B. Anderson building to allow for control or monitoring of the new air conditioning system. The existing AC system has been in service for 25+ years.. Interested parties are encouraged to register through FBO using the "Add Me to the Interested Vendors" link on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Vendors are also encouraged to register to receive notices about this announcement by using the "Watch This Opportunity" link on the FBO website. NOTE: GSA PBS Region 10 will NOT be maintaining a manual list of interested vendors The Solicitation will be all-electronic solicitation, including amendments. Plans and specifications are anticipated to be available on or after September 11, 2014. All documents will be posted on the electronic Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at: www.fbo.gov, with secure access required for Sensitive but Unclassified Building documentation. Access requirements will be provided in the Solicitation. PROJECT MAGNITUDE: Between $25,000 and $100,000. COMPETITION: Restricted. This procurement will be open to small business firms. Any qualified responsible firm, including small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business is encouraged to participate as a prime contractor or as a member of a joint venture with other small businesses, or as a subcontractor. Any firm proposing as a joint venture will be required to provide additional documentation regarding its joint venture agreement during the solicitation phase. PROJECT DURATION: The total expected project duration is estimated to be 60 calendar days following contract award. PROCUREMENT STRATEGY: The contractor will be selected using a 'Lowest Price Technically Acceptable' (LPTA) source selection process in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, parts 15 and 36 following issuance of a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) on www.fbo.gov. For this contract award process, GSA will issue one Solicitation. The Government will identify the evaluation factors developed in accordance with FAR 15.304 that will serve as the basis for the determination of the Offer which provides the best value to the Government. Interested Offerors will be required to submit their responses (including both technical and price proposals) to the RFP by the due date established in the RFP. The Government will evaluate all responses to the RFP in accordance with the criteria in the RFP. The Government will reserve the right to make an award upon the basis of the initial offers without discussions.