J--Salem Maritime NHP - Replace Visitor Center HVAC

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140P4326Q0002 addresses the replacement of the HVAC Roof Top Unit (RTU) at the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center. This amendment provides responses to 21 questions received from potential offerors, clarifying various aspects of the project. Key clarifications include that existing duct insulation should remain, air balancing is required post-RTU replacement, and damaged exterior ductwork dampers need replacement. The new control system must be standalone and tamper-proof, with the vendor responsible for its supply. The existing electrical disconnect is deemed adequate, and no new service outlet is required. Permits are not necessary for this work, and while straight-time work is preferred, after-hours work is possible. Access to the roof requires coordination with the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) and contractor escort by PEM staff. The portable heater option is for a unit the park will retain, not rent. Importantly, the submission deadline for offers will not be extended. Proposals must include a signed SF1449, technical and past performance statements, price-related items, and a completed 52.212-3 provision.

This amendment to solicitation 140P4326Q0002/0001 addresses the HVAC RTU replacement project at Salem Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center. Its primary purpose is to provide a list of attendees from the initial organized pre-bid site visit on January 15, 2026, and to schedule a second site visit for interested offerors who could not attend the first. The second site visit is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 10:00 am ET, with participants meeting at the Visitor Center. The period of performance for this project is from January 30, 2026, to May 30, 2026. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, acknowledging on each offer copy, or by separate communication, with failure to do so potentially leading to rejection of the offer.

This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P4326Q0002, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks proposals for the repair by replacement of a 30-ton gas/electric rooftop HVAC unit at the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center. The project requires contractors to provide all labor, materials, tools, and supervision. A mandatory organized site visit is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Quotes are due by January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, and questions must be submitted by January 16, 2026, to Jason Albright. The period of performance is from January 30, 2026, to May 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria include key personnel licenses (Massachusetts Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, and Electrical), experience with similar projects, past performance, and price. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses and mandates electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

This amendment, number 0003 to solicitation 140P4326Q0002, addresses the replacement of the HVAC RTU at the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center. Its primary purpose is to extend the deadline for the receipt of offers. The new deadline for offer submissions is 5:00 PM ET on Monday, January 26, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The period of performance for the contract is scheduled from January 30, 2026, to May 30, 2026. Offers must acknowledge this amendment through specified methods, and failure to do so may result in the rejection of the offer.

The document is a wage determination under the Service Contract Act, outlining minimum wages and fringe benefits for various occupations in Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, and Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. It specifies hourly rates for administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and other sectors. The determination details health and welfare benefits, including a higher rate for contracts covered by EO 13706 for paid sick leave, as well as vacation and holiday entitlements. It also includes specific footnotes for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers, addressing exemptions and night/Sunday pay. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance requirements are outlined. The document concludes with the conformance process for unlisted occupations, emphasizing the need for proper classification and wage rate determination by the Wage and Hour Division.

The Salem Maritime National Historical Park (SAMA) seeks a contractor for the repair and replacement of a 30-ton gas/electric rooftop HVAC unit at its Visitor Center. The project, designated as Project No. 44034761, requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and supervision. Key personnel must be manufacturer-certified with specific Massachusetts refrigeration, sheet metal, and electrical licenses. Proposals will be evaluated on technical capability, past performance (minimum of two similar projects within five years), and price. The period of performance is 120 calendar days, with a bid option for a portable electric heater installation. The scope includes demolition, disposal, installation of a Carrier 30-ton package RTU (Model 48A4T030-NG21370 or equivalent), ductwork connection, electrical reconnection, and system testing/balancing. The contractor must adhere to various codes and standards, including National Electric Code and OSHA regulations. Submittals include a project schedule, RTU specifications, technician licenses, site plan, shop drawings, and a Quality Control Plan. The government will not provide materials or equipment, but utilities will be available. Environmental compliance, including spill reporting and hazardous material management, is mandatory. The contractor is responsible for all project management, quality control, and adherence to security and safety protocols.