Caliente Quarters HVAC Replacement

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region is soliciting quotations for the replacement of two existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units at the Caliente Crew Quarters in Caliente, Nevada. The procurement seeks a contractor to remove and dispose of a 4-ton and a 2.5-ton propane-powered split system air conditioners and install Energy Star compliant replacement units equivalent to existing Bryant models, complete with new thermostats, gas/electrical connections, and vertical economizers. Key requirements include obtaining necessary permits, providing one-year parts and labor warranties, three-year heat exchanger warranties, and five-year compressor warranties. The award will be made using a best-value, trade-off evaluation process that weights technical merit and past performance more heavily than price, with offerors required to submit specification sheets of components, project timelines, and references from at least three similar projects completed within the last three years. The deadline for questions was January 15, 2026, with quotations due by 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time on January 22, 2026 (which was the original deadline, now modified to January 23, 2026 per Amendment 0001).

This is a total small business set-aside solicitation with no identified incumbent contractor. The anticipated award value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000 under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The contract performance period runs from January 30, 2026, to March 16, 2026, with work to be completed within 45 calendar days from the notice to proceed, conducted between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Work will be performed at 1400 Front Street, Caliente, Nevada 89008. The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for Lincoln County, Nevada (WD# NV20250032), with the applicable HVAC Mechanic labor rate of $43.01 per hour plus fringe benefits.