HVAC and Roof Replacement for the Dr. Benjamin Hooks Job Corps Center in Memphis, Tennessee

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NOTE: The tentative timeline (below) has been updated as of May 25, 2023. Additionally, the NAICS and PSC codes for this annoucement have been updated to more accurately reflect the work involved.

Description of the Work

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) design-build construction contract involving HVAC and Roof Replacement for Buildings 1, 2, and 3 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center (JCC) in Memphis, Tennessee.

The project involves design-build construction services for HVAC and the replacement of the existing roof at Dormitory Building 1, Gymnasium Building 2, and Building 3.

The work at Building 1 will involve the removal, disposal, and replacement of 27 roof mounted exhaust fans, and six 20A GFCI service receptacles to power the roof mounted mechanical. The removal and replacement of the 30,650 square foot EPDM roof system and damaged insulation is also requirement of the services required for Building 1.

Gymnasium Building 2 will require the removal, disposal and the replacement of all HVAC equipment and thermostats (1 rooftop packaged, 3 on-grade packages and one split heat pump). The removal, disposal, and replacement of the exhaust fans for Men's and Women's locker rooms and janitor closet. The selected Contractor will also be required to prepare and re-coat the existing metal roof system. The raised metal roof system of Gymnasium area of approximately 16,200 SF surface was coated with expanded polyurethane and coated with a fluid applied hard coating. The metal roof system to be prepared and re-coated with a polyurethane or silicon coating membrane roofing system. Surface is to be prepared and applied according to the manufacturer's application instructions. The existing EPDM flat roofing system at the southern end of Building 2, totals approximately 6,350 Gross Square Feet (GSF), consists of a flat EPDM roofing system over a concrete roof deck installed in 1999. The roofing system is in poor condition, leaks, and will require full replacement.

The work at Building 3 will require the removal, disposal, and replacement of 18 rooftop units. The installation of a new HVAC split ductless system for the Carpentry shop will be required. The selected Contractor shall also be required to recover single ply EPDM roofing system of approximately 73,150 SF. Replace the wet or damaged existing insulation in-kind along with raised mechanical roof curbs to meet Roofing Manufacturer warranty height requirements. The “roof recovery system” entails the existing single layer roofing system remaining with a single layer of membrane roofing applied over it. Water saturated areas of the roofing substrate, i.e., insulation, are removed and replaced with like and in-kind materials prior to placement of the single layer of new roofing.

Location of the Work

Dr. Benjmain L. Hooks Job Corps Center, located at 1555 McAlister Dr, Memphis, TN 38116.

Tentative Timeline

Solicitation Issue: June 9, 2023

Phase I Proposals Due: July 10, 2023

Contract Completion: 807 Calendar Days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Location of Plans

Plans and other Governement-provided information will be included within the solicitation, which will be posted to SAM.gov. This information will be provided at no charge.

Who May Respond

This acquisition will be conducted as a Total Small Business Set Aside for businesses under NAICS code 236220. The Small Business Standard for NAICS code 236220 is $45.0 million. The magnitude of construction for this procurement is between $5,000,000 million and $10,000,000 million.