The Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants awarded a purchase order to Granite Group, LLC on September 23, 2026 for HVAC system replacement at the Boulder Magnetic Observatory, with a ceiling value of $69,806.00 under a Total Small Business set-aside. Granite Group is a women-owned small business and SBA-certified HUBZone firm.
Work is performed in Denver, Colorado and includes replacement of heat pump split systems in the Office Building (24,000 BTU cooling and heating capacity, 208/230 volts, minimum 15 SEER 2 efficiency) and the Coil Building (24,000 BTU, 208/230 volts, minimum 13.4 SEER 2 efficiency), and relocation of the Coil Control Building mini-split condenser to a new concrete pad with 60 feet of underground ductwork routing to the Coil Building. All systems must maintain 71°F ±4°F and provide quiet or reduced noise operation from sunset to sunrise. Performance runs through January 8, 2027. The procurement originated from a Total Small Business solicitation posted August 3, 2026 with a due date of September 1, 2026.