HVAC Repair and Remediation Services - LA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring HVAC repair and remediation services for the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana through solicitation number 140FC225R0014. The work involves installing a new 2-stage, 18 SEER heat pump HVAC system with programmable thermostat, relocating the air handling unit from the attic to an electrical closet, replacing existing ductwork, and performing comprehensive mold remediation services including moisture source mitigation and post-remediation verification. Contractors must maintain interior humidity levels below 50%, comply with EPA, OSHA, and ASHRAE standards, and provide detailed documentation including mold detection and mitigation reports. The evaluation criteria weighs technical approach to HVAC work at 51%, with additional consideration for preliminary project schedule, past performance on three similar projects within the last five years, required licensing and certifications, and pricing. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments extending the bid due date to July 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM CD, with site visits conducted on June 10, 2024 and July 7, 2025.

This procurement operates under full and open competition with no set-aside designation and falls under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The project has an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000, with a 120-day performance period scheduled from July 18, 2025 to November 28, 2025. Work will be performed at the Administrative Office building at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, located at 3000 Holly Beach Highway in Hackberry, Louisiana, with an additional site reference at 1428 Highway 27 in Bell City, Louisiana. The solicitation includes as-built drawings from a previous 2021 project completed by WB Construction, LLC under contract 140F0420C0035, which involved similar fungal growth remediation and HVAC design work at the same facility. Contractors with construction costs over $35,000 may be required to provide performance and payment bonds, and must submit proof of insurance within five calendar days of award.