RFA-21-18-WEA REVISED

Agency:	Alamo Area Council of Governments
State:	Texas
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Feb 20, 2021
Due Date:	Dec 31, 2024
Solicitation No:	RFA-21-18-WEA REVISED
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RFA-21-18-WEA

Request for Application

Weatherization Assistance Program

2021 - 2024

Procurement Department

2700 NE Interstate 410 Loop, Suite 101

San Antonio, TX 78217

Voice (210) 362-5200

Fax (210) 225-5937

RFA Release Date:

RFA Applications Accepted:

Technical Assistance Requests:

Pre-bid Conference

Response Deadline:

Feb 5, 2021

Feb 5, 2021–Dec 31, 2024

RESCHEDULED RFA-2021-18-WEA

PRE-BID MTG, GoToMeeting

Fri, Feb 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

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Access Code: 336-127-549

Dec 31, 2024

RFA Links: http://www.aacog.com/bids.aspx

Notice:

Prospective proposers who receive this document from a source other

than AACOG should immediately contact AACOG and provide their name,

company, and email address in order that an addendum to the RFA or

other communication can be delivered. Any prospective proposer who fails

to provide the agency with this information assumes complete

responsibility for complete submission requirements.

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ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

RFA-21-18-WEA

Weatherization Assistance Program

Issuance Date

February 5, 2021

Technical Assistance

Feb 5, 2021 – Dec 31, 2024

Response Deadline

Pre-Bid Conference

Submission Address

December 31, 2024

RESCHEDULED RFA-2021-18-WEA

PRE-BID MTG, GoToMeeting

Fri, Feb 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/336127549

US (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073

tel:+18773092073,,336127549#

US +1 (571) 317-3129

tel:+15713173129,,336127549#

Access Code: 336-127-549

Alamo Area Council of Governments

2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101

San Antonio, Texas 78217

Attn: RFA-21-18-WEA

Vendor Contract Start

Date

February 1, 2021

Vendor Contract End

Date

Requests for Technical

Assistance

December 31, 2021

Requests for technical assistance must be

submitted by email to:

E-mail: dogura@aacog.com

Phone: (210) 362-5228

Requests for Technical Assistance will be

accepted until COB: December 31, 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1.0 – SCOPE OF REQUEST

1.1 - Acronyms…………. ..............................................…………………5

1.2 - Purpose of Request for Application (RFA) …… ……………………5

1.3 - Background Information.................................................................5

1.4 - Scope of Work …...........................................................................6

1.5 - Project Budget………….................................................................7

1.6 - Contract and Payments…………. ..................................................8

1.7 - Contractor Requirements…………. ...............................................8

1.8 - Material Requirements.................................................................10

1.9 - Required Testing…………. ..........................................................11

1.10 - Quality Requirements…………. ...................................................11

1.11 - Inspection and Report Requirements…………. ...........................11

1.12 - Service Area…………..................................................................12

1.13 - Authority…………. .......................................................................13

1.14 - Procurement Standard.................................................................14

PART 2.0 - SUBMISSION INFORMATION

2.1 - Response Deadline .....................................................................14

2.2 - Procurement Schedule ................................................................15

2.3 - Technical Assistance ...................................................................15

2.4 - Availability of Request for Applications ........................................17

2.5 - Proprietary Information & Texas Public Information Act ..............17

PART 3.0 – GENERAL INFORMATION & ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 - Eligible Providers .........................................................................17

3.2 - Contract Information ....................................................................18

3.3 - Governing Provisions and Limitations..........................................19

3.4 - Administrative Requirement and Limitations................................22

PART 4.0 – APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS

4.1 - Evaluation Process ......................................................................23

4.2 - Application Evaluation Criteria .....................................................23

4.3 - Proposer's Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology .....................24

4.4 - Procurement Dispute Resolution .................................................24

PART 5.0 – APPLICATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 - Number of Applications................................................................26

5.2 - Application Format………….........................................................26

5.3 - Application Validity Period ...........................................................26

5.4 - Page Limitation .........................................................................26

5.5 - Order of Application Contents......................................................26

PART 6.0 – APPLICATION RESPONSE FORMS

6.1 - Application Title Page ..................................................................27

6.2 - Table of Contents ........................................................................27

6.3 - Executive Summary.....................................................................27

6.4 - Application Narrative....................................................................27

6.5 - Certification Sheet .......................................................................29

6.6 - Acknowledgement Form .............................................................29

6.7 - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.................................................29

6.8 - Certification Regarding Debarment..............................................29

6.9 - Non-Discrimination Certification...................................................29

6.10 - Certification Regarding Lobbying.................................................29

6.11 - Bidder/Contractor List Request....................................................29

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EXHIBITS, ATTACHMENTS, APPENDICES

Exhibit A - Standard Price List……………………………………………...30

Exhibit B - Tools and Equipment List………………………………………31

Exhibit C - AYBR and H4TH General Work Specifications…………… ..32

Exhibit D - 2021 Assessment Pricing List...............................................55

Attachment A - Title Page………………………………………………… ..56

Attachment B - Table of Contents……………………………………… ....57

Attachment C - Executive Summary…………………………………… ....58

Attachment D - Application Narrative………………………………………59

Attachment E - Certification Sheet…………………………………………60

Attachment F - Acknowledgement Form………………………………… .61

Attachment G - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire………………………..62

Attachment H - Certification Regarding Debarment…………………… ..64

Attachment I - Non-Discrimination Certification… ..................................65

Attachment J - Certification Contracts, Grants, Loans, Cooperatives….66

Appendix A- Standards for Weatherization Materials Append. A……....67

Appendix B - LIHEAP Priority List………………………………………….67

Appendix C - Material Installation Standards……………………………..67

Appendix D - DOE Standard Work Specifications……………………… .67

Appendix E - DOE Weatherization Health and Safety Guidance……… 67

Appendix F - ASHRAE Compliance……………………………………… .68

Appendix G - DOE/IHEAP Intl. Energy Conservation Code (IECC)……68

Appendix H - Federal Debarment Notice………………………………….68

Appendix I - Approved WEA Malls. Not Listed in 10 CFR Append. A….69

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PART 1.0 – SCOPE OF REQUEST

1.1 ACRONYMS

1.1.1 RFA – Request for Application

1.1.2 AACOG – Alamo Area Council of Governments

1.1.3 AYBR – Amy Young Barrier Removal

1.1.4 H4TH – Homes for Texas Heroes

1.1.5 WEA – Weatherization

1.1.6 HUB - Historically Underutilized Businesses

1.1.7 DSE - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

1.1.8 VET – Veteran

1.1.9 DOE – Department of Energy

1.1.10 TDHCA – Texas Department of Housing and community Affairs

1.1.11 LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

1.1.12 WAP – Weatherization Assistance Program

1.1.13 ECM – Energy Conservation Measure

1.1.14 SOW – Scope of Work

1.1.15 HVAC – Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning

1.1.16 CO – Carbon Monoxide

1.1.17 NTP – Notice to Proceed

1.1.18 IDIQ - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract

1.1.19. AHAM – Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

1.1.20. ANSI – American National Standards Institute

1.1.21. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials International

1.1.22. IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

1.1.23. NFPA – National Fire Protection Association

1.1.24. SRCC – Solar Rating and Certification Corporation

1.1.25. UL – UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories)

1.1.26. TVC – Texas Veteran’s Commission

1.1.27. ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, & AC Engineers

1.1.28. CAZ – Combustion Appliance Zone

1.1.29. CFR – Code of Federal Regulations

1.1.30. OAG – Office of Attorney General

1.1.31. LBP – Lead Based Paint

1.1.32. RRP – Remodeling and Painting Rule

1.1.33. DOW – Description of Work

1.1.34. GPM – Gallons Per Minute

1.1.35. GPF – Gallons Per Flush

1.1.36. LPF – Liters Per Flush

1.1.37. BTU – British Thermal Unit

1.1.38. kBTU – kilo British Thermal Unit

1.1.39. k - thousand

1.1.40. IPC – International Plumbing Code

1.1.41. UPC – Universal Product Code

1.1.42. IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

1.1.43. PV – Photovoltaic

1.1.44. WPN – Weatherization Program Notice

1.1.45. LED – Light Emitting Diode

1.1.46. LB – pound

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Bid Number:	RFA-21-18-WEA REVISED
Bid Title:	RFA-21-18-WEA REVISED
Category:	Request for Applications
Status:	Open

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