HVAC Replacement NWS WFO in Mobile, AL

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks HVAC replacement services at the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Mobile, Alabama, with proposals due August 20, 2026, and questions due August 11. This procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, with a firm-fixed-price contract under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

Place of performance is 8400 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, Alabama. The scope includes replacement of three air handling units (AHU-1 and AHU-2 at 15 tons each serving the Operations Room; AHU-3 at 10 tons serving Administrative space), nine electric duct heaters, ductwork cleaning and resealing to SMACNA Seal Class B standards, intake damper replacement with Category 4 hurricane-rated systems, and complete replacement of the Building Automation System with an Automated Logic BACnet BTL-certified system. All new equipment must include 2-stage compressors, factory-applied corrosion coating, humidification/dehumidification capabilities, and MERV 8 filter banks. The facility must remain operational 24/7/365 throughout construction. Period of performance is 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

The estimated price range is $802,896.30 to $981,317.70. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply (WD# AL20260092). Contractors must provide payment and performance bonds, liability insurance, one year of parts and labor warranty from final acceptance, and comply with the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Award uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria with five pass/fail factors: mandatory site visit attendance prior to August 11, minimum two completed HVAC projects within five years as prime contractor, comprehensive Gantt chart with integrated billing milestones (maximum 15% per milestone, 30–45 days apart), dedicated project manager with 24-hour defect remediation protocols, and a bid guarantee equal to 20% of quoted price. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days and be submitted in PDF format not exceeding 10 pages and 25MB file size.