Z -- Z-Repair/Replace Boilers

Work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, equipment and performing all work in strict accordance with those specifications, schedules and drawings forming parts thereof, for the replacement of two boilers. Work is to include replacement of Boilers 3 and 4 including piping and all related appurtenances. The existing deaerator and condensate tanks will remain in place to be reused with slight modifications for connection to the new boilers. The new boilers will be monitored through the existing Johnson Controls Metasys System. Part of the existing exterior wall will be removed for access in the removal of the existing boilers and the installation of the new boilers. Structural support will be needed for the opening in the wall. After installation of the new boilers, the wall will be reconstructed with salvaged brick veneer, if possible, over new concrete masonry units. The work shall be performed by a mechanical contractor who has five years experience in installation of boilers. All work is to be accomplished in strict accordance with applicable NIMA, EPA, NFPA, and OSHA requirements. The performance period for this project is 220 calendar days. The boilers will be out of service for no more than 90 days and they cannot be taken out of service prior to April 1, 2003. The performance period may have to be adjusted to allow for these restrictions, depending on the date the contract is awarded. The approximate cost of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. This project is currently Subject to the Availability of Funds. The NAICS code for this project is 235110, size standard $12.0M. The work is located at the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), 3200 South Second Street, St. Louis, MO 63118. This project is 100 percent set-aside for small business. All sources interested in acquiring this solicitation may submit a written request or fax a request to Debbie N. at (314) 263-8024, no telephone requests will be accepted. Drawings and specifications will be available for purchase from Custom Blueprint and Supply, 1632 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104, Phone (314) 231-4400, FAX (314) 231-0426. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered by the agency. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be eligible for an award.