LCLS-II-HE EI Process Cooling Water (PCW) Skid Equipment Fabrication

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains various schedules and details related to the "PCW Skid Replacement" project, including pipe installation, pressure testing, pump, heat exchanger, VFD, and filter specifications. It serves as a detailed reference for materials, equipment, and testing procedures required for the project.

• Pipe Installation Schedule: Details materials (Copper Type L, 316L Stainless Steel, Schedule 40 Black Steel), insulation, joining methods, and support spacing for various piping systems (PCWS/R, CHWS/R, Makeup Water).
• Pressure Testing Requirements: Outlines test mediums, pressures, durations, and code references for PCW Water, CHW Water, and Makeup Water systems.
• Pump Schedule: Lists specifications for new pumps (B950A-PCWP-1001, B950A-PCWP-1002), including manufacturer, model, flow rate, head, motor details, and construction materials (316 SS).
• Heat Exchanger Schedule: Details specifications for the new heat exchanger (B950A-HX-PCWP-1001), including capacity, fluid types, temperatures, and pressures.
• VFD Schedule: Specifies Variable Frequency Drives for pumps, including manufacturer, model, HP, enclosure type, and voltage.
• Filter Schedule: Details specifications for the new water filter (B950A-WF-1001), including manufacturer, filter micron rating, flow capacity, and dimensions.
• Other Schedules: Includes details for Air Separator, Expansion Tank, Pot Feeder, Compressed Air Regulator, Reheat Coil, Grille, and Air Handling Unit.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the specific equipment, materials, and testing standards that must be met for the PCW Skid Replacement project. It provides detailed technical requirements that will inform procurement, installation, and quality assurance processes. Bidders must ensure their proposals and execution plans align with these specifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a firm-fixed-price Process Cooling Water (PCW) Skid Assembly. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) requires the infrastructure, tooling, equipment, and material to provide, assemble, inspect, test, and transport the requested equipment. Offerors are to provide pricing and proposed lead time.

• One (1) complete Process Cooling Water (PCW) Skid Assembly.

• The new skid will replace the existing unit in Building 950A and is intended to enhance cooling reliability, efficiency, and maintainability.

• The PCW Skid shall be a factory-assembled, skid-mounted mechanical package including dual circulation pumps, heat exchanger, expansion tank, air separator, filtration assembly, instrumentation and controls, and electrical components.

• Design and fabrication must comply with SLAC technical standards, ASME B31.3, NFPA 70, and applicable UL and ANSI codes.

• All wetted materials must be non-corrosive and compatible with SLAC's process cooling water chemistry.

• A Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is required before shipment.

• Installation, utility tie-ins, and commissioning will be performed by SLAC.

• Type of Subcontract: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: To be mutually agreed upon by the Subcontractor and SLAC, commencing upon subcontract award.

• General Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services (Rev. August 2023) will be incorporated.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).

• Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format.

• Proposals must be valid for 90 days after submission.

• Offeror's Questions Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.

• Basis of Award: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LTPA) evaluation method.

• Evaluation Criteria: Technical proposals will be evaluated on a "Meets Requirements" or "Does Not Meet Requirements" basis. Factors include Ability to Meet Technical Requirements, Schedule and Delivery Date, Past Performance, Warranty, and Facilities, Resources, and Accessibility. Business proposals will be evaluated on Financial Standing and Price.

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

• The solicitation package includes numerous sections and attachments detailing requirements, terms, and conditions.

• SLAC reserves the right to amend the solicitation documents.