Havo 332164-replace HVAC in ohia wing

The National Park Service is soliciting bids for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Ohia Wing at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park under Solicitation Number 140P8226B0002. The project involves removal of the existing non-functional air conditioning system and installation of a new Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) ductless split-system with two air-cooled condensing units and six wall-mounted fan coil units, along with associated mechanical, electrical, and concrete work. Contractors must comply with the International Code Council suite of codes, NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), Buy American Act requirements for mechanical equipment, invasive species prevention protocols specific to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and prevailing wage standards under federal labor requirements. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price contract based on sealed competitive bids evaluated on price and conformance to specifications; evaluation criteria focus on technical compliance, cost, and the contractor's ability to meet the project schedule and resource protection requirements. Critical deadlines include written questions due no later than March 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Hawaii time, with bid submissions due April 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Hawaii time, and virtual bid opening scheduled for March 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time via Microsoft Teams.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with no incumbent contractor identified. The contract value is not explicitly stated but a 20% bid guarantee or $3 million, whichever is less, is required along with performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the original contract price. The project is structured as a single lump-sum contract line item with a performance period from April 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026, requiring the contractor to begin work within 7 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed and complete all work within 180 calendar days with a final delivery date of October 15, 2026. The work location is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 1 Crater Rim Drive, P.O. Box 52, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-0052, with all work restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and the park remaining open to visitors during construction. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for March 10, 2026, requiring pre-registration, and contractors must provide liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $1 million property damage with the United States named as an insured party.