Nebraska SO Energy Efficiency Renovation

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for market research ONLY to determine the availability of potential small business categories, such as 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned or Woman Owned Small Businesses that are interested in performing this requirement. NO AWARD will be made from this sources sought. No solicitation, specifications or drawings are available at this time; therefore do not request a copy of a solicitation. Responses to this announcement are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The Government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. Respondents should also note that the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this RFI. Respondents should not submit any proprietary information when responding to this RFI. Project Description: This project will upgrade the mechanical systems and building shell to improve energy efficiency and bring the facility in line with sustainable building standards. Building HVAC system changes and envelope improvements have been modeled for energy efficiency and cost to construct the best energy efficient investment. The following elements are included: • Demolition of the current system and replacement of the mechanical system with a geothermal heat pump system; • Roof removal and replacement; • Various architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical system improvements to enhance the energy performance of the building including: o Fixture replacement o Window tinting and weather sealing o Soffit removal and replacement o Window removal and replacement o Photovoltaic system o Exterior wall insulation Magnitude of Construction: is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. SOURCE REQUEST INFORMATION: In order to determine the extent of industry interest and experience in this requirement, contractors shall submit a written response to: USDA Forest Service-Black Hills National Forest, Attention: William Highland, 8221 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City SD 57702, email [email protected], or FAX (605) 343-7134 no later than by 02 Jan. 2013, 4:00 PM, MT. Responses shall include: 1) Name of firm, point of contact, mailing address, and phone, Tax ID, and DUNS Number. 2) Identification of the appropriate business classification (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned Small Businesses, or Small Business as indicated at www.ccr.gov (Anticipated solicitation NAICS code is 236220 with a size standard of (33.5 million dollars). Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. 3) List prior/current corporate experience (private and/or government) performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years. Statements should include: A. Brief description of previous services provided, to include dollar value. B. Customer/purchaser. Point of Contact with phone number, and a description of the experience and how the referenced experience is relevant to the services described herein.