Design-Build project for Building 49 switchgear replacement and generator upgrades. The project involves replacing outdated emergency electrical equipment, including a **** diesel generator, day tanks, switchgear, switchboard, distribution panels, and transfer switch. Key components to be replaced or installed include a new generator, docking station, transfer switches, emergency switchgear, and switchboard. The project requires compliance with federal regulations, NIH design requirements, and applicable building codes. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 20th. Requests for information (RFIs) are due by July 22nd. Proposals are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer. The contract award will be based on the contractor's approach to resolving deficiencies, design thoughtfulness, and impact on building operations.
The contract time is the period of time, in calendar days, allotted for the completion of the work. The date of commencement is established in the notice to proceed letter. Demolition and noisy activities must occur during non-business hours with prior approval. Contract time includes adequate time for normal weather, but extensions may be considered for abnormal weather delays affecting the critical path.
Monthly progress reports must be submitted with the application for payment. Payment for items purchased and stored is discouraged but may be considered if in the government's best interest, requiring inspection and validity of stored materials.
The contractor shall warrant that the construction, including all materials and equipment, shall be new and free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of final acceptance. Additional manufacturer warranties shall be transferred to NIH.
The award of this contract shall be based on the approach taken by the Design-Build Contractor (DBC) to resolve the given deficiency or work, the overall thoughtfulness of the design, and the general impact on the building operation.
The DBC must present a team of architect-engineers and other necessary professional consultants, building trades, and major subcontractors. The DBC project manager must be thoroughly familiar with all project requirements and schedules and identified in the cost proposal for NIH review and approval of qualifications prior to contract award.
Failure to submit requests for extensions of contract time within the stipulated time and with the required information shall constitute a waiver of the right to an extension. Failure to provide a current construction schedule with each monthly progress payment application may result in the withholding of approval or reduction of payment.
A site visit will be scheduled for July 20th at 1:00 PM. To be put on the list, email ***@***. *. * with the vendor name and attending individuals by July 17th COB.
Omissions or wrong assumptions shall not be considered as reasons for contract adjustments and/or change orders after the award of the contract. Documents exhibiting a lack of quality control or coordination shall be summarily rejected and returned to the DBC without review.
