Brandywine HVAC Replacement

**Update 4/17/24 - Update SOW: Attachment 1 - Brandywine HVAC Replacement SOW 17 April 2024 (updated) This update provide the revised SOW. Please indicate in your quote is based off the 17 April version of the SOW.

Question: "As you know, the existing Libett unit is single-phase electric, and unfortunately, the 6-ton unit is no longer manufactured by Liebert. In light of this, the next available size for the unit will be 8 tons, and it will operate on three-phase electric power. I wanted to bring this to your attention to ensure that we are aligned on the specifications and requirements for the replacement HVAC unit."

Government Response: Please see updated SOW titled: Attachment 1 - Brandywine HVAC Replacement SOW 17 April 2024 (updated). The highlighted portion in 1.1.3.13 clarifying that the outdoor unit will require 3 phase connection vs. the existing single phase. All proposals must reflect the updated SOW. **Update 4/15/24 - Final Questions, Updated SOW, Updated Brand Name J&A, Extend Solicitation Deadline to Close Tuesday, 23 April. Please review the updated SOW to ensure quotes takes these changes into account. The added language is referenced in the responses below and is included in red text to highlight the updates.

Questions: Regarding notice ID FA286024Q4007, will utilizing brand Liebert for both HVAC and Heat pump requests be acceptable?

Government Response: Using Liebert for both HVAC and Heat Pump will not be acceptable. The brand requirements as stated in the SOW must be met. Picture of the name plates and Liebert data plate.

Government Response: This has been included in the site photos. Do you want to add a requirement for moving the filters in relation to the duct work?

Government Response: Please see the SOW 1.1.3.2 for addition of a filter rack on the new air handler (in red) Do companies need to provide their Liebert certification? Is there an equivalent for Trane?

Government Response: Please see the SOW 1.1.3.12 for additional requirement (in red). No certification needs to be provided, but a Liebert representative will need to sign off on the start-up to ensure the installation standards are met and ensure the warranty. Offerors must state that they are certified to work on Trane and Liebert equipment and provide the information requested in the instructions to offerors. We recommend that the project requires Liebert (Vertiv) factory certification as a requisite for responsible bidders.

Government Response: See above Is it the contractor’s responsibility for the bid to include “porta-lets” or will they be Government-provided?

Government Response: The contractor will have to provide the porta-lets. **Update 4/12/24 - Additional Questions, Provide Site Photos, Extend Solicitation Deadline to close Thursday, 18 April. Remaining questions will be posted on Monday. This solicitation has been updated to provide site photos, provide the answers to a few of the questions received, and extend the solicitation deadline to Thursday, 18 April. There were a few additional questions recieved. Those questions and responses will be posted on Monday, 15 April.

Questions and Answers:

1. SAM.gov lists the Solicitation No. as FA286024Q4007, however the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation documents lists FA 268024Q4007. Would the Government please confirm the correct solicitation number for this effort.

Government Response: The correct number is FA286024Q4007.

2. Please verify if the backup electric heaters for the (2) 5-ton Trane units are staying or being replaced. Per the SOW “No additional electric heat is required for the replacement equipment”, however the heaters are older and need to confirm the intent is to re-use the existing units. Government response: The intent is to re-use the existing units.

3. The indoor Liebert units are on “platforms”, if the new units are the exact same size please confirm re-use of the existing platforms is acceptable, or are they to be replaced with new? Please note that if you want new platforms, that will change this requirement and may change this from a service to construction. It would extend procurement time and make the estimated value more expensive. I would have to look into how this would change the requirement.

Government Response: The Existing platforms will be fine if the size of the unit matches the platforms. **Questions and Answers (Updated 4/8/24) - This list will be updated as additional questions are submitted: 1. Need to make sure we are doing split systems with condensers what voltage?

Government Response:208 2. Upflow or Downflow?Government Response: Upflow 3. If downflow what is the finished floor height for stand?

Government Response: N/A 4. Do they need options reheat and humidity?

Government Response: We do not need these options.

Update 4/8/24 - The Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Attachment was updated to correct an inconsistency in the response deadline. The response deadline for this solicitation is 4/16/24. ** This requirement is to replace two CRAC units (6 tons each), two heat pumps (5 tons each) and associated line sets. If replacement CRAC condensers do not have an integrated disconnect, this will have to be added to the project. No additional electric heat is required for the replacement equipment. There is a brand name requirement for the use of specific Trane and Liebert brand parts included in the SOW. All work must be completed IAW the SOW (Attachment 1).

Note: This requirement is 100% set-aside for small disadvantaged businesses. A site visit is scheduled for 0930 on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Additional information and instructions are included in the attached Combo Synopsis and Solicitation. Please see the attached Combo Synopsis and Solicitation and follow the Instructions to Offerors to provide an offer. Email offers to the primary and secondary points of contact by the response deadline.