J--Salem Maritime NHP - Replace Visitor Center HVAC

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140P4326Q0002 provides responses to questions received and lists attendees of the second pre-bid site-visit.

• Responses to questions regarding ductwork, insulation, controls, electrical, permits, labor, access, logistics, and a portable heater bid option are incorporated.

• The period of performance is stated as 01/30/2026 to 05/30/2026.

• A list of attendees for the January 20, 2026 site-visit is attached.

• The deadline for receipt of offers will not be extended.

• Proposal contents must include a signed SF1449, technical, past performance, and price related items as listed in Clause 52.212-2, and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides the list of attendees for the pre-bid site-visit conducted on January 15, 2026, and schedules a second organized site-visit for interested offerors who could not attend the first.

• A list of attendees for the January 15, 2026 site-visit is attached.

• A second organized site-visit is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 10:00 am ET.

• The meeting location for the second site-visit is the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA 01970.

• The Period of Performance is now listed as 01/30/2026 to 05/30/2026.

• The amendment does not explicitly state a change to proposal deadlines, but the scheduling of a second site-visit may impact offerors' ability to gather information for their proposals.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This SOW details the requirements for the repair by replacement of an existing 30-ton gas/electric rooftop HVAC unit serving the Visitor Center (VC) at Salem Maritime National Historical Park (SAMA).

• Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and project management for the HVAC unit replacement.

• Includes demolition, recovery, and disposal of the existing unit and materials.

• Delivery and receiving of all new materials and equipment to the SAMA VC.

• Installation of a new 30-ton package RTU (Carrier 48A4T030-NG21370 or equivalent) on the existing dunnage.

• New RTU must include specific components: cooling, gas heating, supply/condenser fans, electrical controls, low ambient controls, modulating OA/RA dampers with economizer, VFD on supply fan, direct drive supply fan motor, barometric relief dampers, curb adapter, powered convenience outlet, hail guards, and R-454B refrigerant (or current environmentally friendly alternative).

• Installation of duct connection, flue hood, wind baffles, condensate drain, and reconnection of gas piping.

• Electrical work includes disconnecting/reconnecting power, verifying capacity, and ensuring proper voltage, phase balance, and amperage draw.

• Perform test, run, and balance, including balancing of existing VAVs.

• Provide a 12-month installation warranty on workmanship and parts, in addition to manufacturer warranties.

• Period of Performance (POP): 120 calendar days.

• Location: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970.

• All work must be performed by manufacturer-certified personnel with applicable licenses (Massachusetts Refrigeration Technicians, Sheet Metal, Electrical).

• Contractor must provide a proposed schedule with the IFB, including duration of milestones, construction activities, HVAC interruption, and closures.

• Key Personnel: HVAC technicians must hold required licenses/certificates.

• Experience: Minimum 2 projects in the last 5 years of similar scope/cost involving electrical and HVAC system repair/improvement.

• Past Performance: List of three references for similar work.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Safety: Compliance with Federal and State OSHA standards is mandatory. Site-specific Health/Safety Plan and Accident Prevention Plan required. OSHA 30-Hour for Superintendent/PM/Foreman, OSHA 10-Hour for on-site workers.

• Security: Compliance with facility access and local security policies. Access to the roof requires escort and sign-in/out procedures, or contractor may use an exterior ladder.

• Environmental: Report all spills to COR. Provide spill kits. Dispose of debris daily. Contractor must provide own disposal bins.

• Approximately 50,000 BTU portable electric heater with integrated thermostat, 3-phase, 208V, 40 amp, with a 20’ cord.

• Permanent hard-wired electrical service from panel to a new outlet located approximately 90 feet from the panel.

• POP for bid option: Maximum 10 business days from award.

• Project Schedule, Specifications for Replacement RTU, Technician Licenses, Site Plan (showing parking, toilet, dumpster, laydown, crane), Shop Drawings, Quality Control Plan.

• O&M Manuals required for final payment.

• Proposals evaluated on technical capability, past performance, and price.

• Technical capability assessed on relevant experience, understanding of scope, technical approach, and schedule.

• Past performance evaluated on quality, timeliness, business relations, and cost control.

• Price evaluated for reasonableness and completeness.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Existing RTU has surpassed its life expectancy and requires replacement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to repair by replacement an existing 30-ton gas/electric rooftop HVAC unit serving the Visitor Center at Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Repair by replacement of an existing 30-ton gas/electric rooftop HVAC unit.

• The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision/quality control, and project management necessary to complete the work as detailed in the Scope of Work.

• An optional line item for a portable electric heater is included.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated to begin January 30, 2026, and complete by May 30, 2026.

• Quotes are required to be submitted electronically no later than January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM ET to Jason_Albright@nps.gov.

• Evaluation factors: Lowest-priced responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements, considering technical factors, past performance, and price. All factors other than price are approximately equal in importance to price.

• Key deadlines: Site visit on January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM ET. Questions due January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM ET. Quotes due January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.

• This solicitation is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors.

• Small business size standard: $19.0 million.

• A detailed description of requirements is in the attached Scope of Work (SOW).

• A site visit is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 10:00 am ET.

• FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, FAR 52.212-4, and FAR 52.212-5 clauses apply.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4067, Revision No. 34) applicable to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Essex County, Massachusetts (specifically Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, and Salem).

• Lists numerous occupations categorized by general fields (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Technical Occupations).
• For each occupation, it specifies a minimum hourly wage rate.
• It indicates that fringe benefits are required and lists the general health and welfare benefit rate ($5.55 per hour) and specific rates related to Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
• Includes notes on paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Provides information on the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a government contract covered by the Service Contract Act. It dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals for the specified geographic area and occupations. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.