SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Controls Technical Specialist Services - IHS Phoenix Area
- Notice Date
- 9/22/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Dallas Office of Engineering Services, 1301 Young Street, Suite 1071, Dallas, Texas, 75202
- ZIP Code
- 75202
- Solicitation Number
- 14-161-SOL-00019
- Archive Date
- 10/22/2014
- Point of Contact
- Dan D. Finley, Phone: 2147675255
- E-Mail Address
-
dan.finley@ihs.gov
(dan.finley@ihs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This Services requirement will be synopsized as a Request for Proposals in the near future. This Sources Sought Notice seeks qualified small businesses to positively respond indicating their interest in the project, their business size under the applicable North American Industrial Classification System Code: 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($14M average annual revenue over the last 3 business years) and any specific socio-economic status the company may also have, such as Woman-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Indian-Owned, etc. The IHS cannot enter contracts with individuals for non-personal services. Until the date specified above under "Response Date", interested companies and corporations operating legally within the United States, including Limited Liability Companies, are encouraged to list their interest in this project. To do so, qualified firms should provide information about their company requested under the "Interested Vendors" tab accessible in the upper portion of this webpage. The paragraphs below describe the services required in detail. 1. PROJECT SUMMARY The Contractor shall provide personnel qualified to perform tests and inspections on building automation systems and devices; and to complete documentation on those tests and inspections. The services shall be provided to the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) at IHS health care facilities located at various locations in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. Historically, a majority of the work required will be at remote locations. 2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The services shall be conducted in compliance with the applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standards and performed at intervals prescribed by the Government. Contractor Personnel performing required services are subject to input from of the Chief, Operations Branch, Division of Facilities Engineering, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service. The Operations Branch Chief will provide broad general guidance, but the Contractor shall be expected to direct thier own efforts and schedule in coordination with the facilities. The Contractor and its personnel performing services under this contract will be provided a prioritized listing of required services to perform, with a schedule for each location. The Contractor shall provide all basic tools necessary to perform the duties. The Government will provide any specialized tools and equipment required for satisfactory performance of assigned tasks. 3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND WORK HOURS Contractor personnel performing required services will be provided office space and the use of Government hardware, software and other tools to perform required services. The base location for the Contractor will be at the Phoenix Area Office, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering Division of Facilities Engineering, 40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 720, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. The Contractor Employee(s) shall work in and from this facility for remote requirements. Normal work hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The contractor will be compensated only for the hours the Contractor Employee(s) work, except travel to and from field facility locations will be included. Except when working in the field or during scheduled periods of vacation, Contractor Personnel must be able to respond to all requirements covered by this contract and be present at the IHS Phoenix Area Office to meet with the Chief, Operations Branch, Division of Facilities Engineering, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE), or other OEHE staff, as appropriate for the circumstance, no later than three hours after notification when such response is dictated by any abnormal or emergency circumstance. At the discretion of and upon approval by the Government Contractor Personnel working under any resultant contract may be provided training to develop or maintain skills necessary to satisfactorily complete assigned tasks at Government expense. Potential training opportunities do not waive the minimum Contractor Employee requirements listed elsewhere. Program growth is possible; Contractor personnel may be requested to obtain, at the Government's expense, all or part of the following certifications: •ISA Certified Control Systems Technician •ASHRAE Operations And Performance Management Professional Certification •ALC Advanced WebCTRL •ALC Eikon Logicbuilder Advanced •Other certifications as determined necessary by the government Travel authorized by the Government shall be reimbursed at the current per diem and privately owned vehicle (POV) mileage reimbursement rates published periodically by the Government. Contractor personnel working under this contract must have a POV available for work travel and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator license issued by the state of legal residence at all times. 4. COMPLEXITY Performance of the services under this contract requires skill in numerous complex areas including code consulting, technical writing, test and inspections, complex troubleshooting and maintenance, minor installation, programming, and detailed investigations. Acceptable Contractor Personnel must possess expertise in all of these areas with emphasis on product knowledge and code requirements. Independent judgments and actions are continuous. Accepted Contractor Personnel shall follow established written guidelines and procedures, as specified by IHS. 5. SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall perform testing and inspection of the following building automation systems, devices and equipment as directed by the Government. Personnel provided by the Contractor to perform work required under any resultant contact (referred to as Contractor Personnel from this point forward in this Scope of Work) shall complete all required documentation associated with the testing and inspection of the building automation systems, devices, and equipment. This may include validation of and documentation of work performed by Government employees and/or other contractors. a)Sensing, Monitoring, and Metering Devices i.Pressure Sensor ii.Temperature Sensor iii.Air/Water Flow Sensor iv.Humidity Sensor v.CO2 Sensor vi.Equipment Status vii.Electrical Meter viii.Gas Meter ix.Water Meter x.Propane Meter/Tank Level xi.Diesel Meter/Tank Level xii.Fire Alarm Signal Status b)Controlled Devices and Equipment i.Fan ii.Pump iii.VFD iv.Damper v.Valve vi.Actuator vii.Chiller viii.Boiler ix.Air Handler x.Exhaust Fan xi.Fan Coil xii.Heat Pump xiii.Isolation Room xiv.Cooling Tower xv.Humidifier c)Software i.Alarms ii.Trends iii.Logic iv.Schedule v.Reports vi.Operator Privileges vii.Data Base   d)Hardware i.Server ii.Controller iii.Router iv.Network Cable (Arcnet and Ethernet) Contractor Personnel shall perform assessments, troubleshooting, testing, minor installation, inspection, programming, and documentation of building automation systems. This may include validation and documentation of work performed by Government employees and other Contractors on: •Equipment control panels and all associated panels installed, including power supply, equipment controllers, network routers, network wire. •Auxiliary devices connected to building automation systems used for control inputs including fire alarm system alarm contacts, medical air equipment alarms, and any other control inputs connected to and/or activated by the building automation system. Contractor Personnel shall provide comprehensive review, investigation and assessment of issues involving NFPA, NEC, or ASHRAE codes associated with the scope of work, as directed by the Government. 6. ASSISTANCE FROM AND TRAINING OF LOCAL FACILITY STAFF Local Facility Staff can assist the contractor to complete work that they otherwise would not be able to complete. When receiving assistance from local facility staff, the Contractor Personnel onsite shall take the extra time to provide training to the local facility staff that will assist the local facility staff to better perform their duties relative to automation systems and devices. This will include explanation of what and why the work is being performed, as well as how the objectives are achieved. 7. MATERIALS The Government intends to provide all parts and materials for any repairs and renovations performed by Contractor Personnel. However, the Contractor may be requested to purchase materials within the scope of this contract, which will be considered reimbursable expenses, and will be reimbursed at cost when adequate supporting documentation is presented with invoices containing reimbursable expenses. 8. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS Contractor Personnel provided under this contract shall be experienced in the installation, programming, repair, testing and evaluation of building automation systems. All Contractor Personnel must have a minimum of three years full-time experience in programming, installing, and maintaining building automation systems, devices, and related equipment. The Contractor shall provide evidence that all Contractor Personnel: a)maintain a Valid Drivers' License issued by state of residence in good standing; and b)have one or more of the following certifications: •Journeyman Electrician. •Associates Degree or higher in Electronic Technology field or equivalent (preferred over journeyman electrician certification or other certification or degree). •Equivalent certification or degree that demonstrates 2 or more years (4 semesters) of specific training in the electrical field or the field of building automation. 9. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS All Contractor Personnel must be physically able to routinely climb ladders (up to 20 feet), enter crawl spaces, and carry equipment up to 40 pounds in total weight.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/IHS/IHS-Dallas/14-161-SOL-00019/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Indian Health Service, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Suite 720, 40 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
- Zip Code: 85004
- Zip Code: 85004
- Record
- SN03523225-W 20140924/140923000631-c49de3c4c5d390cc752ac941b985ae55 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |