Sustainable Energy Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking A&E firms to provide services for project 565 25 151, Prevent Legionella and Scalding, at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. The notice details the scope of work, including design, development, construction documents, specifications, construction period services, site visits, cost estimates, as-built documentation, and all other related information for the project. The project requires correcting known water main issues, designing corrective measures to prevent scalding and legionella, creating Revit models, and integrating the systems into the existing building automation system (BAS). The deadline for submission of SF 330s is May 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Detailed selection criteria, including specialized experience, professional qualifications, experience in construction period services, past performance, capacity, and knowledge of the locality, are outlined. The notice also specifies submission requirements, vendor questions, and limitations on subcontracting.

The notice is a request for a quote for a geothermal solution license, including data analytics and three subscriptions. The quote must include the origin of manufacture, unique entity identifier (UEI), published price list, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, basis of award, and pricing valid for 60 days. The quote must be returned by April 29, 2025, at 5 PM EST. The terms and conditions are attached. The notice also includes general terms and conditions for commercial items and services at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

The project involves the rehabilitation of building 511 at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Dawes County, Nebraska. The work includes siding, sheathing, insulation, flashing installation, roof modifications, window and door removal and reinstallation, gutter and downspout work, deck removal, and other exterior tasks. The estimated price range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The contractor must comply with the Agriculture Act of ****, the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of ****, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of ****, Executive Orders **** and ****, and a Presidential Memorandum. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. The contractor shall make maximum use of biobased oils and lubricants designated by the USDA. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed and be completed within 150 calendar days. Optional items will be exercised within 120 calendar days and completed within 60 calendar days. The contractor must provide bonding premium costs as a flat rate. Invoicing must be done via the electronic invoice processing platform (IPP). Certified payrolls must be uploaded as attachments. Final payment will be made within 30 calendar days after presentation of a properly executed invoice and release of all claims. The government may conduct periodic interviews with workers using the SF **** form. The contractor must submit a project safety plan to the contracting officer prior to commencement of work. Smoking is prohibited in areas with flammable fuels. The contractor is responsible for the safety of all employees, including subcontractors, government employees, and visitors. The contractor must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees. The contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on national forest system lands near the project site, subject to the approval of the contracting officer representative. The contractor must obtain insurance coverage as specified in the solicitation. A post-award conference is required within 10 days of contract award. The solicitation incorporates numerous clauses by reference from FAR and AGAR, including the Buy American Act. The contractor must provide the finalized performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days of receipt of award.

Interested parties must submit a completed SF 330 package by email to the contracting officer and the contract specialist by 2:00 PM EST on May 12, 2025. The maximum file size for email submission is 10MB. If exceeding this limit, multiple emails or a DOD Safe request may be necessary. Inquiries and questions regarding this procurement must be submitted via email to both points of contact by 14 days after posting on SAM. gov. The contract is a small business set-aside with NAICS code **** and a small business size standard of $25,500,000. The contract will be subject to specific provisions addressing the avoidance of organizational conflicts of interest, including naval facilities acquisition supplement (NFAS) 5252. 209-9300. The selected A-E contractor shall have online access to web-based support programs capable of creating AutoCAD documents for government review, and email via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence. The selected A-E contractor shall submit and maintain an A-E accident prevention plan (APP) in accordance with U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM **** for each project on this contract and activity hazard analysis (AHA) for each in-field action. Key personnel, including consultants, must be U. S. citizens. A-E firms must be registered and licensed in Rhode Island. Firms responding to the solicitation as a joint venture should include a copy of the joint venture agreement with their submission. The contract includes a five-year ordering period with a maximum value of $5,000,000. The guaranteed minimum for the contract ordering period will be $500. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated at the task order level. The maximum dollar limit per task order will be $3,000,000. The contract price or the estimated cost and fee for production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications shall not exceed 6 percent (6%) of the estimated cost of construction, excluding fees. Specific selection criteria include specialized experience, professional qualifications, technical competence, past performance, quality control, program management, capacity, firm location, and volume of work. Detailed submission requirements and criteria are outlined in the notice.