AV fire center HVAC replacement

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management California Region is seeking a small business contractor to replace the HVAC system at the Apple Valley Fire Center Heli-Base located in San Bernardino County, California. The project requires removing and installing a 5-ton, 15.2 SEER, 96% AFUE complete split system, including a new AC condenser unit, evaporator coil, furnace, and air ducting. The government will award the contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating technical acceptability based on two non-price factors: Experience and Capability to Complete Project, and Project Schedule. Quotes are due by May 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, following a mandatory site visit conducted on April 22, 2025. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a size standard of $19.0 million.

The contract is a total small business set-aside with a firm fixed-price for construction services, specifically targeting HVAC system replacement. The period of performance is 30 calendar days, starting 10 days after notice to proceed, with a specific timeline from May 19, 2025, to June 18, 2025. The project will be executed at 18809 Central Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307, involving a comprehensive replacement of the existing HVAC infrastructure. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting the existing system, removing old components, installing new equipment, and ensuring efficient performance, with requirements to dispose of non-salvageable materials and provide system documentation. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project involves a single line item for "Install Complete HVAC System Equipment" with a quantity of 1 Lump Sum, indicating a focused, targeted procurement effort.