Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Testing and Imaging Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for annual Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) testing and imaging services at the Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plain Division. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and special equipment required for the work.

• Annual ATS testing and imaging.

• Testing to be performed during off-hours (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

• Infrared thermal imaging of power poles.

• Reports of anomalies must include color photographs and thermal imaging prints.

• Testing must comply with various NFPA, ANSI, and MA elevator regulations.

• Specific testing requirements include in-phase monitors, voltage & frequency sensors, auxiliary contacts, timer calibration, load shed, block transfer, and power failure to restoration checks.

• Bypass/Isolation switch tests are also required.

• Contractor must be NETA certified and have a minimum of 20 years of experience. Field Engineer/Technician must be a Certified Level 2 or greater Thermographer.

• A detailed ATS inventory is provided, listing equipment by building/area, manufacturer, model, equipment ID, panel/name, and amperage.

• Security requirements include obtaining a short-term identification badge issued by the COR or government representative.

• The anticipated period of performance is Base Year Plus Four (1) Year Options.

• The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Offers must be submitted by the solicitation issue date of 05-19-2026 at 10:00 AM.

• Evaluation will be based on Price, Past Performance, Technical capabilities, and Veterans Preference Factor.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, security, and small business participation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a certification form related to the "Limitations on Subcontracting" rule (13 C.F.R. 125.6) for Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0499. Offerors must complete and return this certification.

• Offerors must certify whether they anticipate using subcontractors.
• If subcontractors are anticipated, offerors must certify that their company and similarly situated subcontractors will receive at least 50% of the contract value.
• A table is provided to detail each subcontractor: business name, DUNS number, description of work, and the percentage of contract value in Contract Services.
• Fields are included to report the total percentage of contract value by the Prime Contractor and by similarly situated subcontractors.
• A warning section details severe penalties for violating subcontracting rules, including potential fines and debarment.
• A final certification statement must be signed and dated.

This form is critical for bidders to understand and comply with the government's subcontracting requirements. Accurate completion is necessary for proposal submission and contract compliance. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties. The form requires specific information about proposed subcontracting activities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) for specific counties in Massachusetts.

• Applicable Counties: Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties in Massachusetts.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications (e.g., Administrative Support, Health Occupations, Mechanics, Technical Occupations) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and paid sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706 ($5.09/hour or $203.60/week).
• Holidays: Lists eleven paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

Bidders responding to solicitations that require SCA compliance must use this wage determination to ensure they are offering the correct minimum wages and fringe benefits for covered service employees working in the specified geographic areas. Failure to comply can lead to contract violations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a template for collecting past performance information. It is designed to gather details about previous contracts or projects to assess a vendor's experience and capability.

• Contracting Activity Information: Details about the government agency or organization.
• Contract Details: Information such as contract number, award date, beginning and completion dates, contract value, and type.
• Points of Contact: Technical and contracting points of contact.
• Place of Performance: Location where the work was or will be performed.
• Description of Work: A summary of the services or products provided under the contract.
• Commendations/Awards: Any recognition received for performance.
• Major Subcontractors: A list of significant subcontractors involved.

Bidders will likely need to complete this worksheet for each relevant past performance reference they submit. It provides a structured format for detailing previous contract experiences, which is crucial for the government's evaluation of a bidder's past performance.