BEQ Chiller Repairs FC66, HP476, BB137, etc

The Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command is soliciting proposals for chiller and chilled water pump repairs and replacements at Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) buildings at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The scope of work encompasses replacing chillers at multiple facilities including FC66, HP476, BB137, BB270, BB274, BB275, and HP121, along with associated piping, pumps, and related mechanical equipment modifications. Key contract requirements mandate that all work be performed with minimal interference to ongoing facility operations, that contractors verify equipment sizing and disconnect configurations before installation, and that all chiller systems include 10-year parts, labor, and refrigerant warranties. Only Mechanical MACC contractors pre-qualified and listed on the General Requirements cover page are eligible to submit proposals. The solicitation will be evaluated on a lowest-price basis, with proposals due April 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Requests for Information were due March 9, 2026, though Amendment 03 was issued March 27, 2026, addressing additional technical clarifications regarding chiller specifications and pump requirements.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and is restricted to three pre-qualified contractors: Mechworks Mechanical Contractors, Inc., North State Mechanical, Inc., and R&W Construction Company, Inc. The estimated contract value ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a contract completion deadline of 540 days after award. The work involves replacement of eight chillers ranging from 70 to 125 tons in capacity and modification or replacement of numerous chilled water pumps across the seven facility locations. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with wage rates established for various trades including pipefitters, ironworkers, and other mechanical classifications, as well as executive order requirements for paid sick leave. Performance of work shall occur at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, with the facility remaining operational throughout the construction period, necessitating careful coordination and scheduling with a minimum 14-day advance notice requirement for equipment outages through the Public Works Division.