Ft Yuma Louver Replacement

The Indian Health Service is seeking a contractor to remove and replace existing air inlet louvers and frames on three Evapco ESWB 12' Wide cooling towers at the Fort Yuma Health Care Center in Winterhaven, California. This solicitation (IHS1522260) is issued as a Request for Quote under commercial item acquisition procedures using Firm Fixed Price terms. Offerors must submit comprehensive proposals on an all-or-none basis that include company information, ueiSAM numbers, points of contact, Federal Tax IDs, and acknowledgment of a 120-day acceptance period, along with detailed construction schedules, project submittal lists, safety documentation, and compliance plans. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical capability, compliance with OSHA standards and EM 385-1-1 requirements, proper safety and environmental protocols, and the contractor's ability to complete work within the specified 30-day timeline. All proposals must be submitted via email to dale.clark@ihs.gov by February 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT, with Requests for Information due no later than February 17, 2026, and a site visit expected during the evaluation period.

This contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (HVAC Contractors), with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific budget or award value is disclosed in the notice, the project scope includes demolition of existing louver frames, fabrication and installation of new stainless steel air inlet louver frames, installation of new louver packs with proper alignment and sealing, restoration of cooling towers to full operation, and electrical work for fan disconnect/reconnection as needed. Work must commence within 5 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 30 days, with work hours limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The contractor must perform at least 60 percent of the work on-site using its own organization and maintain current System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Performance will occur at Fort Yuma Health Care Center in Winterhaven, California 92283.