DCSC-26-RFP-068 BLD A Cooling Upgrades

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment K - Offer_Breakdown_BLDA_Cooling_System_Upgrades.xlsx", is a bid/offer breakdown sheet for the Building A Cooling System Upgrades project. It is intended to provide a detailed breakdown of costs by division, allowing bidders to present their pricing structure.

• The sheet is organized by CSI Divisions, detailing various cost categories such as Labor Cost, Material Cost, and Equipment Cost.
• Specific divisions include General Requirements, Site Work, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Wood/Plastics/Composites, Thermal & Moisture Protection, Openings, Finishes, Specialties, Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, Conveying Equipment, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Communications, and Electronic Safety & Security.
• A significant allowance of $100,000.00 is allocated for Hazardous Material Abatement within Division 2 (Site Work).
• Other sheets within the attachment provide unit prices for Hazmat Abatement (Attachment K.2) and Chiller Rental (Attachment K.3), as well as an alternate deduct for bathrooms (Attachment K.4).
• The total estimated cost presented in the breakdown is $100,000.00, primarily driven by the Hazardous Material Abatement allowance.

Bidders must use this breakdown sheet to structure their pricing proposals. It outlines the expected cost categories and provides a framework for submitting a comprehensive offer. The allocated allowance for hazardous material abatement and the details on unit pricing for such work are critical for accurate cost estimation. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for including all costs necessary to execute the contract, even if not explicitly itemized in the divisions listed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "BLDA Cooling System Upgrades" for the District of Columbia Courts, Capital Projects and Facilities Management Division. The project is located at the DC Superior Courts Probate Division, Building A (BLDA), 515 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. The contract will be a single firm-fixed-price contract.

• Construction services for upgrades to the condenser water and chilled water systems in the basement and penthouse.

• Installation of Condenser Pump(s), Chilled Water Pump(s), Heat Exchanger(s), VFDs, and associated Piping and Controls.

• Demolition and removal of existing equipment.

• Survey and abatement of hazardous materials.

• Provision of temporary cooling systems if required.

• Submission of a complete project schedule.

• Coordination with commissioning agents, CM, and QA.

• Maintaining a clean work site.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Anticipated performance period is July 2026 through April 2027.

• Substantial Completion: 270 calendar days after NTP.

• Final Completion: 300 calendar days after NTP.

• Offer price guarantee: 120 days from submission date.

• Proposals are due by Tuesday, June 02, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

• Proposals must be submitted in two parts: "Technical Proposal" and "Price Proposal."

• An original and four copies are required, plus a separate electronic copy.

• Sealed envelopes must be marked with solicitation number, offeror's name/address, and due date/time.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Criteria (85 points) and Price (15 points).

• Key deadlines:

  • Prebid and Site Walk: Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Questions due: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
  • Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 @ 3:00 PM

• Offerors must demonstrate at least 10 years of experience.

• Offerors must demonstrate management of projects with a minimum dollar value of $1,500,000.

• Contractor must be bound by Wage Determination No. DC20260002.

• A pre-bid conference and site walk will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026.

• Attachments J.1 through K.4 and Project Manual (J.23) are incorporated by reference.