Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Oakland, 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94606-5337

Z -- HVAC ADDITION/MODIFICATION AT COAST GUARD GROUP PORT ANGELES, PORT ANGELES, WA SOL DTCG88-00-B-623297 DUE 032300 POC Almer Adams, Contracting Officer or Bid Issue Clerk (510) 535-7242 PRE-SOLICITATION DTCG88-00-B-623297-HVAC ADDITION/MODIFICATION AT COAST GUARD GROUP PORT ANGELES, PORT ANGELES, WA: Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to replace the existing pneumatic type space temperature control system in the Support Building at U.S. Coast Guard Port Angeles with an electric/electronic type space control system, and provide a new split type air conditioning system for the classroom. The work includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. Provide a split type air conditioning system and make it operational. Unit shall consist of a floor mounted, direct expansion fan coil unit; pad mounted condensing fan unit; ductwork; bottom return panel and steel frame for controls,; electric power; core drilling of exterior wall for installing the refrigerant lines; drain lines; controls; and electric power conduit. B. Extend ductwork on the first floor. C. Disconnect and remove three, existing supply diffusers. Cap the main duct at the point of disconnect. D. Demolish the entire existing space control(pneumatic, electric, and electronic control components; compressed air station (less compressor) located in the second floor attic area; control tubing and wiring; actuators; valves; sensors; thermostats; indicating devices; controllers; pressure gages; and control panels; etc.). Salvage existing damper assemblies and fire protection devices (i.e., smoke detectors etc.) of the heating and ventilation system. E. Provide all design, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to install new electric/electronic control systems to maintain the required heating and ventilation conditions by performing the functions and sequence of operations. Control system shall be complete, including all equipment and appurtenances, and ready for operation. F. Clean all existing damper assemblies, except volume dampers; oil the damper shafts; and replace the shaft bearings as needed; to make the damper assemblies operable. G. Replace two existing, wall mounted, pneumatic room thermostats with an electric/electronic room thermostat in each room for the temperature control of the fin tube radiators. H. Flush all the hydronic piping, clean the perforated screens on the pipe strainers, refill, initiate water treatment, and startup the hydronic water system. Replace three, existing air vents in the piping system. I. Test, adjust, and balance the existing and new air and water (hydronic) distribution heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems; and J. Furnish the services of a competent instructor to give full instruction to designated Government personnel in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance; including pertinent safety requirements, of the new controls and air conditioning systems. Drawings and specifications can be purchased on a first come, first served basis, at the rate of $25. Requests will be accepted by mail only, and must include payment in the applicable amount by Cashier's Check, Money Order or Company Check made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. Personal Checks will not be accepted. Mailing address is: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard CEU Oakland, 2000 Embarcadero #200, Oakland, CA 94606-5337. Attn: Bid Issue Clerk. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON MAILINGS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. No refunds will be made and materials need not be returned. If project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written request. Estimated Range is $100,000 to $250,000. The performance period is 90 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. The applicable SIC code is 1711. Small business size standard is $7.0 million. This is an unrestricted acquisition being solicited. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond. For minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT Office of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization) has programs to assist minority, women owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000. DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, call 1(800) 532-1169. Anticipated bid issue date is 22 February 2000, with opening date 30 days later. ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE MAIL YOUR REQUESTS TO THE ATTENTION OF BID ISSUE CLERK. Posted 01/28/00 (W-SN420017). (0028)

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