HVAC upgrade at the USDA ARS PPRL in Logan, UT

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for HVAC system upgrades at the Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah through Request for Quotation 1232SA26Q0549. The project encompasses comprehensive mechanical system modernization including new air handling units, rooftop exhaust fans, building automation systems with BACnet controls, ductwork, equipment insulation, vibration isolation, and fire suppression systems, along with associated civil site work. All work must comply with 2021 International Building Codes, NEC 2020, ASHRAE standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with evaluation factors including Technical Capability (demonstrating relevant HVAC project experience from the past five years with specific project details), Past Performance (rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable), and Price. Mandatory deadlines include May 4, 2026 for site visit RSVP, May 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time for submission of questions, and May 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. local time for quotation submission.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $19.0 million, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The project budget falls between $250,000 and $500,000, with contract performance extending 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time, and contractors must have active SAM.gov registration with their UEI number available at submission. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award, and prevailing wage rates apply under Davis-Bacon Act provisions with wage determinations established for Cache County, Utah effective January 2, 2026. The work will be performed at the USDA ARS PPRL facility located at 1150 E 1400 N, Logan, UT 84322, with site access restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov, and the contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials commencing from Substantial Completion.