CERC A3 Boiler Upgrade

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 25A, a Payment Bond, required for the protection of persons supplying labor and material under a contract, as stipulated by 40 USC Chapter 31, Subchapter III, Bonds. It ensures that the Principal (the contractor) makes prompt payment to all parties furnishing labor or materials for the work performed under the contract.

• Principal: Requires the legal name and business address of the contractor.
• Surety(ies): Requires the name(s) and business address(es) of the surety or sureties providing the bond.
• Penal Sum Of Bond: Specifies the maximum liability of the bond.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is void (i.e., if the Principal makes prompt payment).
• Execution: Sections for signatures, names, titles, and seals of the Principal and Surety(ies).
• Instructions: Provides guidance on completing the form, including requirements for corporate and individual sureties, and the use of seals.

This form is an attachment that will likely be required upon award of a contract. Bidders should be aware that a payment bond is a condition of the contract, ensuring that subcontractors and suppliers are paid. The form details the information that will need to be provided by the Principal and the selected surety(ies) if awarded the contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "CERC C3 Boiler Upgrade" project. The government is procuring services for the labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary for the upgrade of A3 boilers at the Columbia Environmental Research (CERC). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238220, with a size standard of $19.

• The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for the A3 boiler upgrade at CERC.

• The work must be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) must be controlled to meet GSA indicator levels for CO, CO2, and HCHO.

• Specific requirements include controlling contaminants at the source, applying insecticides/paints/adhesives outside working hours with advance notice, sequencing installation of high-VOC materials, erecting barriers for demolition/construction near occupied spaces, maintaining temperature/humidity/ventilation, and providing a final flush-out period.

• The contractor shall assist the Government with IAQ assessments.

• Deliverables include Payment and Performance Bonds, Proof of Liability Insurance, Invoices, Weekly payroll reports, and SF1413 Statement and Acknowledgement of Subcontractor.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is 60 days after Notice to Proceed. Commencement of work is within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Submission Deadline: May 4, 2026, 1700 CDST.

• Submission Method: Electronic copy submission.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance combined are approximately equal to Price.

• Key Requirements: Offer Form (SF 1449), Pricing, Representations and Certifications, Technical Plan/Methodology, and Past Performance information.

• Bid Bond: Required with quote submittal.

• Payment and Performance Bonds: Required upon award.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than 3 calendar days before quotes are due.

• An active registration at sam.gov is mandatory to receive an award.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is referenced as Attachment 1.

• Wage Determination Number MO20260084 dated 01/02/2026 is incorporated as Attachment 2.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 25 (Rev. 10/2023), a Performance Bond. It is required for government contracts to ensure the principal fulfills their contractual obligations. The bond guarantees payment to the United States of America in the event the principal fails to perform as agreed.

• Principal: Legal name and business address of the entity awarded the contract.

• Surety(ies): Name(s) and business address(es) of the surety company or companies providing the bond.

• Penal Sum of Bond: The maximum amount the surety is liable for.

• Contract Date & Number: Details of the contract the bond is associated with.

• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is void, primarily requiring the principal to perform all contract terms, conditions, agreements, and modifications, and to pay required taxes.

• Execution: Signatures and seals of the Principal and Surety(ies).

• Bond Premium: Fields for Rate Per Thousand and Total.

• The Principal must insert their full legal name and business address.

• An authorized person must sign the bond.

• Corporate sureties must be on the Department of the Treasury's list of approved sureties.

• If multiple corporate sureties are involved, their details are listed, and their combined liability must equal 100% of the penal sum.

• Individual sureties require an Affidavit of Individual Surety (Standard Form 28).

• Corporate seals must be affixed by corporations.

• Names and titles of signatories must be typed.

This form is typically required upon award of a contract. Bidders should be aware that if they are awarded the contract, they will need to secure a performance bond from an approved surety. The penal sum will be a significant financial commitment, and the surety must be an approved entity. This document does not directly impact the proposal submission itself but is a post-award requirement.

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

To upgrade the boiler system in the Administration Building (A3) at the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) in Columbia, Missouri.

The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, travel, and supervision to remove and replace the existing hot water boilers, recirculating pump, and storage tank. The new system must include efficient, modulating, condensing boilers, an appropriately sized recirculation pump, and a storage tank with supporting controls.

• Replace two existing non-condensing 1,000,000 BTU/Hr. boilers with appropriately sized, redundant/cascading boilers having a minimum of 97% Thermal Efficiency.

• Remove the old exhaust stack and patch the roof penetration.

• Remove the existing circulating pump and secondary heat exchanger.

• Boilers must have BACnet capabilities.

• Install new temperature and flow monitoring devices with BACnet capabilities.

• Integrate new boiler controls with the existing building automation system provided by Control Service Company.

• Install an appropriate sized dirt/air separator and pressure relief valve.

• Replace air removal, dirt removal, and thermal expansion components.

• Provide a 12-month warranty on all equipment and workmanship starting from the equipment's start-up date.

• Place of Performance: USGS, Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC), 4200 New Haven Road, Columbia, MO 65201.

• Period of Performance: 60 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Note: Heat cannot be taken down until after April 1, 2026.

• Scheduling: Submit a construction schedule within five (5) calendar days of NTP. Coordinate work to minimize interference with government activities and facility operations.

• Site Visit: Contractors are responsible for visiting the worksite to verify measurements and ascertain conditions affecting the work.

• Utility Interruptions: Notify the Facility Manager and USGS Technical Liaison at least 5 business days in advance of any utility interruptions. Power disruptions are limited to a maximum of 24 hours per instance. Coordinate power de-energizing/re-energizing with the USGS Technical Liaison and Utility five business days in advance.

• Occupancy: The Government will occupy the facility during construction. The contractor shall not restrict traffic and shall coordinate to minimize conflicts.

• Materials: Furnish commercially available products of reputable manufacturers, conforming to applicable Federal Specifications.

• Licenses & Permits: Obtain all necessary licenses and permits at no additional cost to the Government.

• Training: Provide operational and maintenance training to CERC maintenance staff.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP): None.

• Security: Building access shall be coordinated with the Facility Manager or USGS Technical Liaison.

• Drawings: Contractor shall produce all necessary shop and construction drawings and make them available to the USGS Technical Liaison.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number MO20260084, dated 01/02/2026, which supersedes MO20250084. It establishes prevailing wage rates for various construction crafts and laborers in Boone and Howard Counties, Missouri, specifically for Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to four stories).

This document is relevant to bidders as it outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally funded construction projects in the specified counties and construction type. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with labor standards if awarded the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the U.S. Department of Labor's Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Weekly Certified Payroll Form (WH-347). It is used by contractors and subcontractors to report weekly payroll information for laborers and mechanics working on federal or federally assisted construction contracts. The form ensures compliance with prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements.

• Worker Information: Details such as name, identifying number, classification (journeyman, apprentice), and hours worked.
• Wage and Earnings: Straight-time and overtime hours, hourly wage rate, total fringe benefit credit, gross amount earned, and deductions.
• Project Information: Project name, contract number, location, and week ending date.
• Certification: A statement by a certifying official confirming the accuracy and completeness of the payroll information and compliance with wage requirements.
• Apprentice Information: Details on registered apprentices, including program name and labor classification.
• Fringe Benefits: Section to detail hourly credits claimed for fringe benefits paid in cash or to bona fide plans.

Bidders may need to understand this form if they are required to submit certified payrolls as part of their contract obligations. It outlines the specific data points related to wages, hours, and fringe benefits that must be reported weekly to ensure compliance with labor standards on federal construction projects. This form is typically provided as an attachment to solicitations that involve construction work subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Release of Claims" form (DI-137, March 2017) required by the Department of the Interior. It is used by contractors to formally release the United States from all claims related to a specific contract, prior to receiving final payment.

• Contract Information: Requires the Contract Number and Date.
• Release Statement: Acknowledges the contractor's release of the United States, its officers, agents, and employees from all debts, dues, liabilities, obligations, accounts, claims, and demands under the contract, except as specified.
• Amount Due: Requires the sum of money being paid to the contractor in consideration for the release.
• Execution: Requires the date of execution, contractor's signature, printed name, title, and address.
• Corporate Certification: A section to be completed only if the contractor is a corporation, certifying the signer's authority.
• Seal: Space for the corporate seal.

Bidders may be required to complete and submit this form as part of the final close-out procedures for a contract. It signifies that all contractual obligations have been met and all claims are settled, allowing for final payment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Standard Form 1413 (Rev. 10/2023), is a "Statement And Acknowledgment" used to document the prime contractor's statement regarding subcontracting and the subcontractor's acknowledgment of contract clauses.

• Part I - Statement Of Prime Contractor: Collects information about the prime contract, the subcontractor, the description of work performed by the subcontractor, and whether the prime contract includes the "Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation" clause.
• Part II - Acknowledgment Of Subcontractor: Lists specific clauses of the prime contract that are included in the subcontract. These include clauses related to labor standards, wage rates, apprentices, Copeland Act requirements, contract termination, and certification of eligibility.
• Intermediate Subcontractors: Section to list any intermediate subcontractors.

Bidders may be required to complete and submit this form as part of their proposal or upon award. It serves to ensure that subcontractors are aware of and acknowledge key labor standards and contractual requirements that flow down from the prime contract. Understanding these clauses is crucial for compliance during contract performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 24 (Rev. 10/2023), a Bid Bond. It is used when a bid guarantee is required for a government contract opportunity. Bidders must complete this form to provide assurance that they will execute the contract and provide any required bonds if their bid is accepted.

• Principal Information: Legal name and business address of the bidder.
• Surety Information: Name and business address of the surety or sureties providing the bond.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The amount of the bond, which can be a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Bid Identification: Details such as Bid Date and Invitation Number.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is voided (e.g., executing the contract, paying costs if the contract is not executed).
• Signatures: Sections for the Principal and Surety(ies) to sign and seal.

This form is critical for bidders who are required to submit a bid bond. It must be completed accurately and submitted as part of the bid package. Failure to provide a valid bid bond, or to execute the contract if awarded, can result in forfeiture of the bond amount. Bidders should pay close attention to the penal sum requirements and ensure their surety is approved by the Department of the Treasury.