Edis replace heat pumps at glenmont mansion

The National Park Service Northeast Region seeks replacement of five water source heat pumps at Glenmont Mansion in West Orange, New Jersey, with proposals due May 19 at 4:00 PM local time and technical questions due May 8 at 11:00 AM. This is a Total Small Business set-aside using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

Place of performance is Glenmont Mansion, 119 Park Way, West Orange, New Jersey 07052. Work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding weekends and federal holidays.

The contractor must furnish and install five new 5-ton water source heat pumps with minimum Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 15.0 and Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 4.5 or higher, using EPA-approved refrigerant compatible with the existing KMC building automation system. Equipment must feature heavy-gauge galvanized steel cabinets with sound insulation and include warranties of minimum five years on compressors and one year on parts, plus one year on installation workmanship. The contractor must remove existing heat pumps, reconnect all piping and electrical systems, perform functional testing and commissioning, provide operation and maintenance manuals, and train National Park Service staff. All work must comply with OSHA safety standards, ASHRAE 90.1 energy efficiency standards, and EPA refrigerant handling guidelines while protecting historic finishes.

The performance period runs 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (contract initiation required within five days of notice to proceed). The government cost estimate is between $50,000 and $77,000. NAICS code is 238220; prevailing wage determination NJ20260031 applies (dated January 2, 2026). A bid bond of 20 percent of bid price or $100,000, whichever is less, and a performance bond are required. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, contractor compliance and responsibility, and pricing. Contracting Officer is Nathan Jones (617-913-8870); Contracting Officer's Representative is Peter Hepp.