Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) Cooling Tower Repair by Replacement Project

Amendment / Modification

• The site visit originally scheduled for May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT has been rescheduled to May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.

• The location for the site visit remains the front entrance of the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center, 12 B Avenue, Zuni, NM 87327-0467.

• Offerors must email the Contracting Officer at Shaukat.Syed@ihs.gov with the names of attendees at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled site visit.

• Individual requests for site visits will not be granted.

• The proposal due date/time remains unchanged: June 08, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.

• Section L.6, SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995) has been revised.

• The proposal due date/time has NOT changed.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by number and date on their cover letter or by submitting a signed copy of the SF30.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This form is designed to collect information from potential bidders regarding their company's specialized experience in construction projects. It requires bidders to provide details of past projects to demonstrate their capability to undertake work of a similar type and scope to the opportunity.

• Type of Project Represented

• Your Firm’s Name

• Name of Project

• Location of Project

• Owner

• General Scope of Construction Project

• Type of Facility

• Size of building (gross square feet and number of stories)

• Your Role (Prime, Joint Venture, or Subcontractor) and Work Your Company Self-Performed

• Dollar Value of the Contract

• Extent and Type of Work Subcontracted Out

• Dates Construction: Began, Completed, % Completed

• Your Performance Evaluation by Owner, if known

• Termination or Liquidated Damages Assessment (requires explanation if 'Yes')

• Owner’s Point of Contact for Reference (Name and Company)

• Current Telephone Number of Reference POC

• Bidders must use one form per project.

• Projects must have been constructed within the last six (6) years.

• Provide specific details for each field as requested.

• Attach an explanation if the company was terminated or assessed liquidated damages.

This document is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their relevant construction experience. Completing this form accurately and thoroughly will be a key factor in the government's evaluation of a bidder's qualifications and ability to successfully perform the contract requirements. It helps bidders showcase their past performance and suitability for the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Zuni Cooling Towers Repair by Replacement" project at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in Zuni, NM. The project involves the turn-key replacement of the existing cooling tower system to ensure reliable, safe, and code-compliant operations. The facility is fully occupied, and work must be coordinated to minimize disruption.

• Removal and replacement of the existing cooling tower and cooling basin.

• Installation of a new 2-cell crossflow cooling tower and cooling basin assembly with specific heat rejection capacity and flow rate.

• Integration of the new system with existing Building Automation Systems (BAS).

• Compliance with NFPA 90A, NFPA 214, NFPA 70, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 188, and OSHA regulations.

• Provision of an all-inclusive 1-year warranty on parts and labor.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: 240 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Magnitude of Construction: Anticipated to be between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business set-aside.

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

• Size Standard: $19 million.

• Proposal Due Date: June 08, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Specialized Experience, Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• Offers must be submitted electronically in PDF format.

• This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.

• TERO requirements are applicable.

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

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Index to Drawings" for the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center project (Project No. 72-022). It serves as a table of contents for all architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping drawings associated with the project.

The index lists drawings by discipline (Civil, Structural, Architectural, Landscaping, Mechanical & Plumbing, Electrical) and provides a drawing number and title for each.

This index is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and organization of the project's design documentation. It allows them to quickly locate specific drawings related to different aspects of the health center's construction and systems, which is essential for accurate bidding and proposal development.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for heavy construction projects in New Mexico, specifically detailing prevailing wage rates and fringes for various trades. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor standards on federal or federally funded construction projects.

• Geographic Area: Covers multiple counties in New Mexico.
• Trades Included: Electrician, Ironworker, Carpenter, Laborer (Common/General, Flagger), Operator (Backhoe, Grader/Blade, Loader, Scraper), Plumber, Truck Driver (Dump, Water), and Welder.
• Wage Rates & Fringes: Provides specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for each trade and classification.
• Mileage Calculation: Details how mileage is calculated for Zone 1 and subsequent zones for electricians.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors).
• Identifier Explanations: Defines various identifiers (e.g., SU, UAVG, SA) used in wage determinations.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals on relevant construction opportunities. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document also highlights specific requirements related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a bid schedule (Price Schedule) for the Zuni Cooling Tower System Replacement project (Project No. AQ22ZS005) in Zuni, New Mexico. It outlines the structure for bidders to provide their pricing.

• The schedule is divided into 11 line items, covering areas such as General Requirements, Demolition & Removal, Cooling Tower Equipment, Mechanical and Electrical Installation, Labor, Testing, Commissioning, Closeout, and Temporary Cooling.
• Each item has fields for Estimated Quantity, Unit, Unit Cost, and Total Cost.
• A note specifies that bidders must include all taxes and fees within the bid items.

Bidders must use this schedule to submit their pricing for the cooling tower system replacement. To be considered responsive, bidders are required to bid on all items across all schedules. The total cost will be calculated based on the unit costs and quantities provided, with provisions for GC Overhead & Profit and New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment J05, the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Form PPQ-0, for Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00023. It is designed to collect information from clients regarding a contractor's past performance on previous contracts. This information will be used as part of Volume I – Factor 2 – Past Performance in the evaluation of proposals.

Contractor Information (Blocks 1-4): Requires details about the firm, the work performed (prime/subcontractor), contract specifics (number, type, dates, price), and a description of the project, including its relevance to the current solicitation.

Client Information (Blocks 5-8): Requires client contact details, their role in the project, and the date the questionnaire was completed.

Performance Ratings: Clients are asked to rate the contractor's performance using adjective ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) across several categories: Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General.

Narrative Remarks: Space is provided for clients to offer specific comments, strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or to indicate if they would rehire the firm.

• The questionnaire is to be completed by the client.
• The offeror (contractor) is responsible for submitting the completed questionnaire to the government with their proposal.
• Clients are encouraged to submit the questionnaire directly to the offeror, but direct submission to the government is also permitted.
• The government reserves the right to verify all information provided.

Bidders must ensure their clients complete this questionnaire thoroughly and accurately. The ratings and comments provided by clients will significantly impact the evaluation of the bidder's past performance, a key factor in source selection. Bidders should proactively engage with their past clients to facilitate the completion and submission of this form.