Inde- chiller plant chiller maintenance

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region is soliciting proposals for comprehensive chiller plant maintenance services at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Request for Proposal seeks a qualified contractor to provide semi-annual maintenance and emergency repair services for three Trane Water-Cooled CenTraVac chillers over a two-year performance period from September 29, 2025, to September 28, 2027. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in museum collection maintenance, with technicians possessing at least three years of chiller-specific experience and professional qualifications subject to government approval. The evaluation will assess contractor qualifications, past performance, and price, with performance standards including emergency response within 8 hours and on-site service within 24 hours for urgent issues, and routine call-outs within 48 hours with on-site service within 5 days. Proposals must be submitted electronically to melvin_gartrell@nps.gov by September 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order structured with a base year service period and an option year, though specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation. The contract will utilize a Firm Fixed-Price model for routine maintenance with Time-and-Materials pricing for emergency services, all initiated through task orders. Primary performance locations include Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional service locations in Boston, Massachusetts. The contractor will be required to comply with prevailing wage determinations for Pennsylvania's Delaware and Philadelphia counties, including minimum wage requirements of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026, along with standard federal benefits packages including health and welfare contributions, paid vacation, and holiday pay.