Combine Solicitation – CO Alarms, LED Exit Signs, Other Electrical

Notice Type: Combine Solicitation

Posted Date: 15-MAY-13

Office Address: Department of Labor; Employment Training Administration; Shriver Job Corps Center; 270 Jackson Rd Devens MA 01434

Subject: CO Alarms, LED Exit Signs, Other Electrical

Classification Code: 59 - Electrical and electronic equipment components

Solicitation Number: SH-130506

Contact: Donna M. Field, Phone 9787842611, Fax 978-784-2711, Email [email protected]

Setaside: N/AN/A

Place of Performance (address): 270 Jackson Road Devens, MA

Place of Performance (zipcode): 01434

Place of Performance Country: US

Description: Department of Labor

Employment Training Administration

Shriver Job Corps Center

THIS IS A SUBCONTRACT OPPORTUNITY Scope of Work Project ID#: SH-130506

To complete electrical life-safety type items to include:

- Carbon Monoxide Alarms, (67): 30 plug-in 120V, 15 hard-wired, 22 hard-wired audio visual - GFCI Receptacle (1) - LED Exit Signs (5) - Egress Light Fixtures (5) - Ventilation Control Monitor with Audible Alarm (1) Project: Shriver Job Corps Center has been funded to install life/safety-type items to include 67 Carbon Monoxide alarms, a new GFCI receptacle, LED exit signs, egress light fixtures and a new ventilation control monitor with audible alarm to correct the following deficiency #s: 92243, 92244, 92245, 92246, 92247, 92248, 92249, 92250, 91098, 91103, 91104, 91112, and 91733.

Plans and specifications will be available at a pre-bid walk-through on May 30, 2013 at 9 a.m. EST at Shriver Job Corps, 270 Jackson Road, Devens, MA 01434. It is mandatory that you attend this pre-bid meeting in order for your proposal to be considered.

All small business enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice.

Owner: US Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration

Center Operator: Adams and Associates, Inc.

Mailing address: Shriver Job Corps Center 270 Jackson Road Devens, MA 01434

Procurement Officer: Donna Field, [email protected] Shriver Job Corps Pre-Bid Meeting: May 30, 20139 a.m. EST You must contact Procurement Officer no later than 1 day prior if you will attend the pre-bid meeting.

Contractor is mandated to visit the site and familiarize their self with the condition under which the work will be performed. No allowance will be made for any error on the subcontractor's part for failure to take into account any conditions or circumstance existing at the site, which might affect the contemplated work. The fact that a bid with ID# SH-130506 will be taken as evidence that the subcontractor has full knowledge of the extent and character of the contemplated work and any problem to be encountered in the performing same.

Proposal Due Date: June 14, 2013 by 5 p.m. EST Proposal must be valid for a period of 90 days.

Payment: Net 30 upon completion, acceptance of project, and invoice.

Evaluation Criteria:

a. Quality (20%): Knowledge capabilities; membership in professional organizations; monitoring service delivery, support, prompt response; clear and concise explanation of work to be performed, including technical drawings, if required; requisite certifications and documents to include liability and workers compensation insurance; business size b. Past Performance (10%): Reputation; references, number of years in business c. Schedule (10%): Explanation of how work will be carried out; schedule and duration of project to meet center's target completion date d. Cost (60%)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

* Building A: Administration Deficiency #92243 Provide/install seven (7) 120V single-station CO alarms with battery backup: o One CO alarm in each of the following rooms: mechanical room containing the gas-fired boiler, male wardroom, female wardroom, nurse station, outreach and placement room, human resources office and BCL/CTS room. Of the seven sensors, six are plug-ins and one is hard-wired.

* Building B: Education Deficiency #92244 Provide/install twelve (12) 120V single-station CO alarms with battery backup: o One CO alarm in each of the following rooms: mechanical room containing the gas-fired boiler, Development Manager's office, computer tech classrooms one and two, driver's education classroom, employability coordinator office, TCU classrooms one and two, math classroom, CTR classroom, GED math classroom.. Of the twelve sensors, eleven are plug-ins and one is hard-wired.

* Building C: Vocation Deficiency #92247 Provide/install seven (7) 120V single-station CO alarms with battery backup: o One CO alarm in each of the following rooms: mechanical room containing the gas-fired boiler, Auto repair shop and adjacent classroom, cement shop, carpentry shop and adjacent classroom, and painting shop.

. Of the seven sensors, four are hard-wired and intended for hearing impaired and shall have visual as well as audible notification. Two are hard-wired and one plug in.

* Building D: Cafeteria Deficiency #92248 Provide/install five (5) 120V single-station CO alarms with battery backup: o One CO alarm in each of the following rooms: mechanical room containing the gas-fired boiler, Culinary Arts classroom, one in general storage area, one in food preparation area and one in dining area.

. Of the five Co Alarms, two are hard-wired in public areas (dining area and food preparation area) intended for hearing impaired and shall also have visual as well as audible notification, two are plug-ins and one is hard-wired.

* Building E: Dormitory Deficiency #92245 Provide/install twelve (12) 120V single-station CO alarms with battery backup as follows: o One CO alarm in each of the following rooms: west mechanical room #E146 containing the gas-fired boiler, E116, E128, E112, E148, E144, E160 and in the following public areas, room #s E109, E139, E141, E171 and E102.

. Of the twelve sensors, five are hard-wired in public areas (E109, E139, E141, E171 and E102) intended for hearing impaired and shall also have visual as well as audible notification, three are plug-ins and four are hard-wired.

* Building F: Dormitory Deficiency #92246 Provide/install twelve (12) 120V single-station CO alarms with battery backup: o One CO alarm in each of the following rooms: west mechanical room #F146 containing the gas-fired boiler, F116, F128, F112, F148, F144, F160 and in the following public areas, room #s F109, F139, F141 F171 and F102.

. Of the twelve sensors, five are hard-wired in public areas (F109, F139, F141, F171 and F102) intended for hearing impaired and shall also have visual as well as audible notification, three are plug-ins and four are hard-wired.

* Building G: Recreation Deficiency #92250 Provide/install eleven (11) 120V single-station CO alarms with battery backup: o One CO alarm in each of the following rooms: mechanical room containing the gas-fired boiler, CPP classroom, pool hall, platform, recreation supervisor office, recreation staff office, CSIO office, weight room, exercise room, aerobics room and Gym (above the bleachers).

. Of the eleven CO alarms, six are hard-wired in public areas intended for hearing impaired and shall have visual as well as audible notification, three are plug-ins and two are hard-wired.

* Building H: Maintenance/Warehouse Deficiency #92249

Provide/install one-(1) 120V single-station CO alarms with battery backup as follows: o One plug-in sensor in the Transportation office.

PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS:

- Of the 67 CO alarms, all must have 9V battery backup; 30 are plug-in type 120V, 15 are hard-wired, 22 are hard-wired audio-visual devices. Hard wire power with battery backup from the nearest 120V un-switched lighting or receptacle circuit using 3 #12 THHN/THWN in 1/2" EMT or short runs of MC#12 cable where applicable. - Plug-in sensors should leave one socket available for other uses. - CO detectors should be ivory to match existing alarms. - CO sensors should be tamper-resistant or tamper-proof, BRK-CO250LDT (or equivalent). - The alarms shall meet the requirements of UL 2034. - Follow Massachusetts Law GLC 148. - Meet code requirements per NFPA 720. - Install alarms significantly away from airborne particulates from air supply registers. - When alarms are installed, the tag on the back must be marked according to the manufacturer's requirement for the required replacement period. - Provide Center with manufacturer's documentation.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GFCI RECEPTACLE

* Building B: Education Deficiency #91098 o Provide/install one (1) 20-amp ivory color GFCI receptacle in administrative room #210 two feet to the left of the sink. o Provide/install new-dedicated 20-amp circuit homerun from the receptacle back to the electrical panel located in the nearby main electrical room across the corridor. o Provide a 20-amp Cutler-Hammer bolt-in circuit breaker.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: EXIT SIGNAGE

* Building D: Cafeteria (Deficiency # 91103) - Exit Signage

o Provide/install three (3) new wall-mounted single-sided red lens 120V with battery backup light emitting diode (LED) type exit signs (Model Big Beam or equivalent) in dishwashing and food preparation areas. o Provide/install two (2) new ceiling-mounted double-sided red lens 120 V with battery backup light emitting diode (LED) type exit signs (Model Big Beam or equivalent) to clarify egress path.

. Exit signs shall comply with NEC and NFPA 101 code requirements and have long-life battery backup, test switch and indicator light, 120V. &1607; Exit signs shall be connected to the nearest un-switched lighting or receptacle circuit serving the respective areas.

. Exit signage should be encased in white housing to match existing units.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: EGRESS LIGHTING

* Building D: Cafeteria (Deficiency # 91104) - Egress Lighting

. One (1) 275-watt Lithonia ELT275LB RO AM VM (or equivalent) battery back-up unit with one dual head attached and two (2) dual-head remote unit egress lights, one in food preparation area and two at food serving areas.

* Building D: Recreation (Deficiency # 91112) - Egress Lighting

. Provide/install two (2) new dual-head emergency egress lights between the following rooms: Room #s: 701, 704, 705, and 717 (east wall).

PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EGRESS LIGHTING:

- Must meet the code-required minimum of 1-foot candle average and 0.1-foot candle minimum for egress paths (NFPA 101, 2012, 13.2.9 and 7.9.2.1). - Locate lights and aim heads to illuminate the egress providing code required illumination levels. - Lamps should not be fragile but selected for expected long operational life - Comply with NEC and NFPA 101 code requirements. - Long-life battery backup, test switch and indicator light - Connect to nearest lighting circuit serving the same respective areas. - For estimating, assume for each location 100 lf of 3 #12 in 1/2" EMT. - 12V DC remote heads - Housing casing should be ivory to match existing lighting.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: VENTILATION CONTROL MONITOR

.Building H: Maintenance/Warehouse (Deficiency # 91733 - Ventilation Control Monitor

o Provide/install a Toxalert GVU ventilation control monitor (or equal) with audible alarm, silence switch, power-on indicator, fan-on indicator and high gas concentration indicator options

. The existing roof fans and louvers are already controlled via a wall-mounted thermostat. Install the GVU-1 wiring per the manufacturer's instructions to control the fans and louvers via the same thermostatic control circuit. Locate the monitor away from windows and louvers as far as practical at a height between 5' and 6' above the floor.

. Provide 240 lf 12 AWG in 1/2" EMT.

ALL PROJECTS - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

* Proof of current and valid Massachusetts Electrician License

* All specific warranties and any pertinent O&M manuals for the project must be presented at the time of acceptance of the project and prior to final payment.

Shriver Job Corps Center Regulations: Contractor and his employees shall abide by all of the Center's rules and regulations. There shall be no fraternization between subcontractor personnel and Job Corps Center students or personnel. Fraternization with students is grounds for immediate dismissal. The subcontractor will be required to follow all Center safety and security requirements. The Center Director reserves the right to request the replacement or dismissal of any contractor's employee assigned to this Subcontract without cause. The Center also reserves the right to suspend and/or remove from Center any Contractor's employee who willfully violates Center rules, regulations and/or standards.

Management of Jobsite:

* The Contractor shall maintain a clean and safe workplace that is secured at the end of each working day and shall, at all times, keep the premises free from accumulation of waste, hazardous materials or rubbish caused by his operation.

* All Center facility interruptions shall have prior Center approval in order that alternate arrangements may be made for carrying out Center operations.

* The Contractor shall clear all deliveries with the Center's security personnel.

* The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying the location of existing utilities and avoiding damage to the same in the completion of this work, if applicable.

* The Contractor, in accomplishing the Scope of Work, shall use to the extent practicable, so long as they are deemed reasonable and desirable by the U.S. Department of Labor, construction codes, ordinances and regulations which are enforced by city, county, state or relevant federal agencies. Where such codes, ordinances and regulations are not in effect, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to consult and use to the extent practicable, the national building code generally used in the area. OSHA regulations shall be followed.

Wage Rates:

The Contractor shall conform to the latest Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rate decisions for the area (Middlesex County, Massachusetts). Prevailing Wage Rate information can be found at www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx and will be provided to all bidders at the pre-bid meeting. (See Wage Rates below). Contractor shall provide weekly timesheets during the course of the subcontract to the Center's Finance and Administration Director.

ELEC0096-001 12/01/2012MIDDLESEX (Ashby, Ashland, Ayer, Ft. Devens, Groton, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlboro, Pepperell, Shirley, Stow, Townsend) Rates Fringes ELECTRICIAN......................Base Rate $ 37.37 Fringe 3%+19.08

Insurance:

The Contractor shall obtain and maintain insurance as follows:

* Workman's Compensation/Employers Liability insurance, to meet state statutory requirements

* Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence)

* Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000/combined single limit)

* Fire Legal Liability ($500,000 per occurrence)

The Contractor must cover any deductible costs. Upon subcontract award, the Contractor must add Shriver Job Corps as additional named insured to the policies.

Schedule: The Contractor shall submit a schedule for the work. The project shall be completed within 30 calendar days of the award of the subcontract. Written authorization is required to extend the period of performance for completion of this project.

Final Acceptance:

The subcontractor shall notify the Center's Facility Manager when the project is substantially complete, and shall request an inspection. The completion of this inspection shall determine the date for the commencement of the warranties, and the date for payment. Payment terms are Net 30 after Acceptance, receipt of all prevailing wage reports, and receipt of a proper invoice.

PROPOSAL FORM

* The subcontractor's proposal shall be typed and submitted on official Company letterhead and MUST reference

- Project ID #

- Project Description

- Project Specific Requirements

- Lump Sum Cost

* The Contractor must also submit the following information with the proposal:

- Copies of Insurance Certificates

- Copy of current and valid business or contractor license for State of Massachusetts

- W-9 (must be on updated 2013 W-9 form)

- A list of materials and material safety data sheets (MSDS) proposed for use, if any.

- 3-5 recent and relevant references of past or present contracts for Federal, State, and/or City agencies or commercial customers within the past three (3) years. "Relevant" is defined as like service as stated in this solicitation's project description. References must include:

. Name of the Organization

. Name of the Point of contact (POC)

. POC Telephone Number

. POC email address

. Contract Number, if any

. Period of Performance and brief Scope of Work

Ensure that contact information is accurate and up-to-date, as references may be checked.

- Vendor Questionnaire (form will be provided at pre-bid meeting.

THIS SOLICIATION IS BEING POSTED BY ADAMS & ASSSOCIATES, DBA SHRIVER JOB CORPS

All questions must be in writing (or email) and sent to Procurement Officer, Donna Field. No phone calls will be accepted.

Bids can be mailed, emailed or faxed to Procurement Officer on or before the due date:

Shriver Job Corps Attn: Donna Field 270 Jackson Road Devens, MA 01434 Fax (978) 784-2711 [email protected]

Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOL/ETA/ShriverJJC/SH-130506/listing.html