CERC C3 Chiller Replacement

The USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) in Columbia, Missouri is soliciting quotations for the replacement of a 40-ton air-cooled chiller at building C3. The procurement includes removal of existing equipment and installation of a new two-circuit modulating 30-ton chiller with internal recirculation pump and integrated variable frequency drive, along with replacement of faulty cooling and pre-heat coils, isolation valves, recirculation pump, and implementation of building automation system integration using Automated Logic-supported equipment. The work must be completed within 14 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed, with construction performed during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday) while minimizing interference with ongoing facility operations. Contract award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable, with technical approach evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis; offerors may propose either Solution A (chilled water storage tank installation with glycol feed pump) or Solution B (condensing unit with evaporator coil for redundancy), provided all mandatory performance requirements are met. The quotation submission deadline is April 28, 2026, at 1700 hours Central Time, with quotes to be emailed to Kimberly Schneider at kimberly_schneider@ios.doi.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million; Control Services Company is designated as the required automation controls contractor. The contract is firm fixed-price with no option periods, and the contractor must provide payment protection equal to 100% of the contract price within 10 days of award. The anticipated contract value and specific budget are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. Performance will take place at the USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center in Columbia, Missouri, with an organized site visit scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time. All prospective vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for contract award, and all responsible sources may submit quotes for government consideration.