Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to provide HVAC chillers for a project located in Mississippi. The project involves the installation of two chillers, which will operate in a lead-lag fashion, with each chiller having its own separate circuit and pump. The contractor will be responsible for completing the task within a certain timeframe, and the period of performance can be extended after award once material/equipment lead times are confirmed. The contractor must also provide quality control to ensure that all components of the project work meet the requirements of the contract specifications.
Some key aspects of the project include:
• The project is set-aside for small business concerns, with a size standard of $19.0 million.
• The contractor must attend a site visit, although attendance is not mandatory for quote submission.
• The contractor must submit shop drawings for proposed equipment locations and piping layout before construction.
• The contractor must provide a safety plan within fourteen days of award.
• The contractor must complete the task within a certain timeframe, and the period of performance can be extended after award.