OCO Dining Hall Walk-in Freezer Replacement

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides architectural drawings for the Dining Hall, Building 9, at the Oconaluftee Civilian Conservation Center in Cherokee, North Carolina. It specifically highlights the location of a walk-in freezer that is to be replaced and the location of an electric panel in the mechanical room.

• Floor plan layout of the Dining Hall, Building 9.
• Indication of various areas including kitchen, serving office, dry storage, mechanical room, and restrooms.
• Specific call-outs for "Walk-in freezer to be replaced" and "Electric panel located in mechanical room."
• Scale bar and location information for the Oconaluftee Civilian Conservation Center.

These drawings are provided for informational purposes. Bidders are responsible for verifying existing conditions to confirm the work required to replace the walk-in freezer in accordance with the specifications. This document is crucial for understanding the physical scope and location of the required replacement work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains photographs and labels of an existing walk-in freezer and its components. It appears to be an attachment to a solicitation or statement of work, likely intended to provide visual context for a potential repair, replacement, or maintenance opportunity.

• Photographs of the exterior of the walk-in freezer.
• Image and label of the panelboard with breakers for the walk-in freezer.
• Image and label of the existing refrigerant filter/dryer, including its specifications (e.g., compatible refrigerants like R12, R134a, R404A, R410A, etc.).
• Image and label of the existing compressor, including model number (EADA-020E-TAC-800), serial number (23160392R), and electrical specifications (e.g., 208-230V, 60Hz, 3PH).
• Image of the existing evaporator.
• Image of the electrical connection.

This attachment provides visual information about the current state of the walk-in freezer equipment. Bidders should review these images to understand the existing infrastructure, identify components, and assess the scope of work required for any related maintenance, repair, or replacement tasks. This visual data is crucial for accurate bidding and proposal development.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an existing site plan for the Oconaluftee Civilian Conservation Center in Cherokee, North Carolina. It provides a visual layout of the facility, identifying various buildings and structures by number and function.

• Buildings: A numbered list of buildings with their corresponding functions (e.g., Administration, Dormitory, Dining Hall, Education, Storage).
• Structures: A numbered list of structures with their functions (e.g., Flammable Storage, Hazardous Materials Storage, Emergency Generators, Storage Sheds).
• Function Legend: A color-coded legend indicating the function of different areas on the site plan.
• Site Layout: A map illustrating the physical location of each numbered building and structure.
• Date: The plan is dated "25 May 2018".

This site plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout and existing conditions of the Oconaluftee Civilian Conservation Center. It helps in visualizing the location of various facilities, which may be relevant for understanding the scope of work for any upcoming opportunities related to this site, such as construction, renovation, or maintenance projects. Bidders can use this to assess site access, proximity of buildings, and potential logistical considerations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 4 - OCO B9DH Walk In Freezer Specs.pdf", contains the specifications for a walk-in freezer. It details the requirements for the removal of an existing walk-in freezer and the installation of a new one.

• Scope of Work: Removal and replacement of an existing exterior walk-in freezer, including shell, floor, mechanical equipment, lighting, and access door.
• New Equipment Requirements: Replacement of branch circuit components, salvage and re-installation of existing storage racks, provision of manufacturer load calculations, and shop/coordination drawings.
• Electrical: Requires third-party electrical inspection and adherence to NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
• Location: Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, Cherokee, North Carolina.
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Specifications: Details on panel construction (tongue and groove, insulated floor, ceiling, wall panels), insulation R-values, flame spread index, smoke development index, vapor transmission, interior/exterior finishes (stainless steel), door construction, gaskets, thresholds, hinges, latches, closers, and heat wires.
• Accessories: Includes requirements for lighting (LED Vapor-Proof), strip curtains, temperature monitoring and alarm systems, and kick plates.
• Refrigeration Equipment: Specifies split system refrigeration, compliance with current Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) DOE requirements, design cooling temperatures, electrical requirements (120/208V, 4-wire, 3-Phase power), air-cooled outdoor units with electric defrost, and indoor unit coolers with corrosion-resistant construction.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific technical requirements, dimensions, materials, and performance standards for the walk-in freezer replacement. It outlines the scope of work, including demolition, installation, and associated electrical and refrigeration components, enabling bidders to accurately estimate costs and resources.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE) form intended to assist the government in determining the estimated value of a procurement and to identify applicable procurement thresholds. It is also used later to compare with received contractor prices to evaluate offeror understanding and support price reasonableness.

• Instructions: Details how to use the form, emphasizing that it must be an independent estimate, not a reiteration of a contractor quote. It should include underlying assumptions and rationale.
• Explanation of Tabs: Outlines the use cases for different tabs: 'Stand Alone IGE' (for general requirements), 'Stand Alone IGE w/options' (for ongoing/recurring needs), 'IDIQ' (for reoccurring or multi-year requirements), and 'Task Order' (for issuing orders against existing contracts).
• Schedule of Items (CONTRACT (NO OPTIONS) tab): Specifies the project title as 'B9 Dining Hall Walk-In Freezer Replacement' for the Oconaluftee Job Corps CCC. It lists one item: 'Replace Walk-In Freezer' (Item #0001) with a Unit Price and Total of $0.0, indicating this is a template or placeholder for the estimate.

While this document is an internal government tool for estimating costs, bidders should be aware that the government has an IGE. The 'Schedule of Items' section provides the project title and a basic description of the work ('Replace Walk-In Freezer'), which may offer insight into the scope of the requirement. The lack of pricing in the provided sheet suggests this is a template or an incomplete estimate.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document specifies requirements for sustainable products related to the OCO - B9 Walk-In Freezer Replacement opportunity.

• Sustainable Products: Energy star, ASHRAE 90.1, DOE, and FEMP designated products are specified.

Bidders must ensure that any products proposed for the OCO - B9 Walk-In Freezer Replacement meet the specified sustainability standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the General Decision Number NC20260061, dated 05/18/2026, which outlines prevailing wage rates for building construction in specific North Carolina counties. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor standards.

• General Decision Number: NC20260061
• Publication Date: 05/18/2026
• State: North Carolina
• Construction Type: Building
• Counties Covered: Ashe, Clay, Graham, Macon, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Wilkes, and Yancey.
• Classifications and Rates: Lists specific job classifications (e.g., Pipefitter, Truck Driver, Sheet Metal Worker, Roofer, Plumber, Painter, Operator, Laborer, Ironworker, HVAC Mechanic, Electrician, Cement Mason, Carpenter, Bricklayer) along with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Details the procedures for appealing wage determinations.

Bidders must review these wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Compliance with these prevailing wage determinations is a requirement for federal construction contracts. The document also highlights important worker protections under Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "OCO Dining Hall Walk-in Freezer Replacement" project at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Cherokee, North Carolina. The government is procuring the replacement of a walk-in freezer.

• Replacement of the walk-in freezer.

• The work includes planning, managing, and controlling construction services.

• A comprehensive schedule is required, detailing activities, labor, materials, and overhead.

• The project requires adherence to specific technical requirements outlined in various attachments.

• Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

• Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with the entire work to be ready for use not later than 90 calendar days after NTP. This includes final cleanup.

• Submission Deadline: Offers are due by 07/14/2026 at 1700 EST.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the lowest price technically acceptable.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach (Project Schedule), Demonstrated Prior Experience, and Price Schedule are of equal importance.

• Technical Acceptability: Proposals will be rated as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." An "Unacceptable" rating will make the offer ineligible for award.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 180 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is required at the time proposals are due.

• A "Payment Bond Required" is noted.

• Attachments include Drawings, Photos, Site Plan, Specifications, Schedule of Items (SOI), Sustainable Products Notice, and Wage Rate Determinations.

• A pre-proposal conference (site visit) is scheduled for June 18th.

• Questions are due by July 9, 2026.

• Offers are due by July 14, 2026.