The U.S. Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest Region), awarded a purchase order to Silverbacq LLC for $456,500 on October 5, 2026, under a Total Small Business set-aside for design-build HVAC renovation at the Kern River Ranger District office. Work is performed in Kernville, California, with a firm fixed-price structure and completion target of March 31, 2027.
The scope is full design-build replacement of a failed Trane Variable Refrigerant Flow system, including design, construction, labor, materials, Architect-Engineer services, energy recovery ventilation, and all testing and commissioning. The contractor must avoid VRF in favor of locally serviceable equipment and comply with the Buy America Act. Performance requirements include Notice to Proceed within 10 days of award, design completion within 30 calendar days, construction within 45 calendar days, and as-built documentation within 45 days of installation completion. Work occurs Monday–Friday, 0700–1900, on non-holiday weekdays. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage applies. The originating solicitation was posted July 27, 2026, with proposals due August 27, 2026.