Solicitation Summary

This is Amendment 2 to a sealed bid solicitation (140L4326R0032) issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for HVAC refurbishment work at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, Oregon. The work involves refurbishing an existing 10-ton outdoor air-cooled heat pump unit at an estimated project cost between $25,000 and $100,000. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small business concerns and requires an active SAM.gov registration. Sealed offers are due September 15, 2026, at 1700 hours local time, with work to be completed within 30 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. Two evaluation factors will determine award: (1) Relevant Experience—requiring a minimum of two and maximum of four similar HVAC projects completed as a prime contractor within six years of solicitation close, and (2) Price, evaluated for reasonableness. The contract will be firm fixed-price on a lump-sum basis for the base item (Item 0001: HVAC System Refurbishment) and an optional item (Item 0002: Remove/install dual compressor package and controllers). Performance and payment bonds are required for awards exceeding $35,000. An organized site visit is mandatory on August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time. Proposals must include a detailed price breakdown, work progress plan, and relevant experience documentation. Offerors should address specialized requirements including construction wage rate compliance, environmental provisions, hazardous material containment procedures, fire prevention protocols applicable to BLM lands in Oregon, and various federal compliance clauses addressing drug-free workplace standards, buy American construction materials, sustainable products, and security prohibitions.