E -- PRE-FABRICATED EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER -- PLANT INTRODUCTION CENTER -- AMES, IA

Notice Date

July 9, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS-NCAUR, 1815 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

ZIP Code

61604

Solicitation Number

5114-1-2005

Response Due

July 23, 2001

Point of Contact

Jerry L. King, 309-681-6624

E-Mail Address

jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov (jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov)

Description

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, North Central Regional Plant Introduction Center, Ames, IA has a requirement for pre-fabricated exterior walk-in cooler. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-1-2005 is being issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. The solicitation is issued pursuant to full and open competition. NAICS Code 332311 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. Offerors are to propose prices for the following: Offerors shall submit Descriptive Literature describing their walk-in cooler in enough detail to ascertain the cooler meets the criteria listed below. Furnish and install a pre-fabricated exterior walk-in cooler on a pre-poured foundation. Locate all outdoors equipment on the East of the new cooler. The cooler shall have the following specifications: Pre-fabricated walk-in cooler and roof systems shall be designed for building loads in accordance with 1997 UBC as follows: (a). Load cases: (i) DL(Dead Load) + SL(Snow Load); (ii) DL + WL(Wind Load); (iii) DL + WL + SL/2; (iv) (DL + SL + WL/2. (b) Dead Load: Gravity loads of building components including insulation, liner and equipment supported. (c) Snow Load: (i) According to UBC Appendix Chapter 23, Division I; (ii) Snow Exposure Coefficient (Ce) 0.7; (iii) Importance Factor (I) 1.0; (iv) Basic ground snow load (Pg) 30 psf; (v)Design shall account for snow drift loads and unbalanced snow loads. This design will have a substantial high-low drift load. (d) Wind Load: According to UBC Chapter 16; (ii) Combined height exposure and gust factor coefficient (Ce) 1.2; (iii) Basic wind speed 80 mph; (Iv) Importance Factor (I) 1.0. 2. Performance Requirements: (a) Walk-in cooler to maintain room temperature of 40 F 5 F.; (b) Walk-in cooler to maintain relative humidity of 25% 2%.; (c) Designed for summer and winter ambient conditions in Ames, Iowa.; (d) Walk-in cooler to reduce temperature of 150 pounds of material from 72 F to 40 F in twenty-four (24) hours; (e) Cooler size: Nominal 20'2-1/2" wide X 49'11" long X 11'8" high; (f) Lighting: 50 foot-candles at 3' above finished floor level. (g) Provide structural steel support system to satisfy design loads as specified in item 1. 3. Tapered Rigid Insulation Roof: (a) Elastomeric Membrane: (i) Ethylene Propylene-based material; (ii) Thickness to be nominal 80 mil or greater; (iii) Membrane backing to stop near edges of each sheet to allow for hot air welding seams; (iv) Minimum strength properties; Breaking strength: 350 lbs; Tear strength: 115 lb and Puncture resistance: 650 lbs; (v) Moisture properties: Hydrostatic resistance: 425 psi, Vapor transmission: 0.035 perms, Water absorption: 2% (Max percentage weight change); (vi) Membrane color to be white; (vii) Flash the new roofing system and walls into the existing building North face. (b) Tapered rigid insulation type to be compatible with elastomeric membrane. (c) Tapered insulation to have a 1/2" on 12" slope; (d) Provide adhesives that are compatible with elastomeric membrane and tapered insulation. No mechanical fasteners shall be used through the membrane. 4. Wall and ceiling panels: (a) 4" thick, minimum, foamed in place urethane insulation; (b) R34 minimum thermal resistance; (c) UL rated flame spread 25 maximum and smoke developed 450 maximum; (d) Panels formed with tongue and groove edges. Cam action-joining mechanism spaced at a maximum of 46" on center and double flexible vinyl gaskets on all tongue edges; (e) Exterior and interior finishes to be stucco-embossed galvanized steel. Colors to be selected by Owner. 5. Doors: (a) The walk-in cooler shall include two 42" X 84" doors; (b) Doors east jamb face to be located on the north and south sides of the walk-in cooler at 20'11-1/2" from the east wall inside face; (c) Steel frame and door with thermal break. Similar construction and insulation as roof and wall panels; (d) Hinges to be uplift type with blades not less than 9" long. Latch shall include provision for padlocking and safety release mechanism. Satin aluminum finishes. (e) Magnetic gasket door seals and dual wiper type bottom gasket. 6. Refrigeration equipment: (a) Complete system with evaporators, condensing unit(s), dehumidifier, controls and equipment as required to operate walk-in cooler at design conditions. (b) Evaporators: (i) Low-profile design for ceiling mount; (ii) Complete with defrost mechanism control and drip pan; (iii) Circulating fan(s) as required, 120VAC, single phase with fan guards. (c) Condensing unit(s): (i) Designed for ambient room operation; (ii) 208 VAC, three phase, semi-hermetic condensing unit(s) utilizing 404A refrigerant. Unit(s) sized for required load. (iii) Air-cooled condensate coil with circulating fan and guard; (iv) Electrical relays and controls as required for operation from 208 VAC, 3 phase electrical service; (v) Mounted on chassis. Unit(s) will be mounted outdoors on an equipment pad. Furnish and install weatherproof vented housing. (d). Thermostat control: (i) Mounted in walk-in cooler next to south door; (ii) Sensitivity as required to meet performance requirements. (iii) Adjustable set point 10 F from design temperature or temperature range; (iv) Direct read or remote bulb type thermostat; enclosure to match NEMA rating of adjacent electrical enclosures. (e) Humidistat control: (i) Mounted in walk-in cooler next to south door; (ii) Sensitivity as required to meet performance requirements; (iii) Direct read or remote bulb type thermostat; enclosure to match NEMA rating of adjacent electrical enclosures. 7. Accessories: (a) Furnish and install walk-in cooler with gutters and down spouts; (b) Energy saver condensate control. Adjustable to allow selection of heat required to control condensation at door frame and seal; (c) Thermometer: (i) Dial readout on interior face; (ii) Suitable for inside temperature range of -40 F to +70 F; (iii) Thermostat to be flush mounted. (d) Alarms: Audio-visual. Activated by temperatures above or below settings. Set to activate at -32 F and +48 F. Locate alarm sensing control panel near thermostat on south door.(d) Lamps: Fluorescent cool white, rapid start. Wattage to match fixture. Provide lamps for all fixtures. (f) Non-fused disconnects: General duty, visible blade, single throw, not fusible, 3 wire (3 blade), 208 VAC, rated for equipment being installed, NEMA 3R rainproof. (g) Furnish and install motor disconnect mounting pedestals. (h) Walk-in cooler to come complete with pressure relief vents for future installation of Inergen fire suppression system. Offerors must include a commercial warrantyfor the cooler. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items;FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; and FAR 52-214-21 Descriptive Literature apply to this acquisition. These FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.ARNet.gov/far/ . Proposals will be evaluated on price and proof of meeting the salient characteristics listed above. The evaluation factors for award listed above shall be considered equally, with no one element being weighted more than the others. Award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote offers the "best value" to the Government, which may not necessarily be the quote offering the lowest realistic price nor the highest technically. In the event the offerors are considered essentially equal in terms of technical capabilities the government reserves the right to award to the offeror with the lowest realistic price. Payment will be made 30 calendar days after receipt of the plot combine. Cooler will be shipped FOB Destination to: USDA-ARS-MWA, North Central Regional Plant Introduction Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. Proposal must include any freight and shipping. Desired delivery is 60 days from date of award. Offers must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, July 23, 2001 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Jerry L. King, (309) 681-6624, or E-Mail: jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov. or FAX: (309) 681-6683. Faxed Quotations will NOT be accepted.

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