HOME - Replace Geothermal HVAC in Education Center

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking to replace the geothermal HVAC system in the Education Center at Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, Nebraska. The project involves replacing three existing water-to-air heat pumps, adding a new heat pump for curator storage space with a humidifier, installing new heat piping and heat exchanger to separate heat pumps from well water, performing minor ductwork and control modifications, and conducting associated electrical work. This construction project requires contractors to work during normal business hours and complete all work within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory site visit was held on June 9, 2025, with six construction and HVAC companies in attendance, and bidders must submit electronic bids by June 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The solicitation includes requirements for bid guarantees of 20% of the bid price and both performance and payment bonds.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The project has an estimated magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000 and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. Performance will take place at the Homestead National Monument Education Center located at 8523 NE-4, Beatrice, NE 68310, with work focused on the wood-framed Education Center building constructed in the 1960s. The contractor will be responsible for protecting historical and archaeological resources at the site while maintaining utilities and environmental controls for the building's exhibits and archives. Companies that attended the mandatory site visit include Noakes Inc, All Seasons Corp, Blackhorn & Construction, Vieco Construction Inc, Rutelka Inc, and United HVAC & Collins, indicating strong interest from qualified HVAC contractors in the region.