LIHO - Replace Heat Pump

The National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking a small business contractor to replace a 5-ton vertical geothermal heat pump at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. The solicitation (No. 140P6025Q0036) requires removing the existing heat pump with refrigerant leaks and installing a new like-kind system, including retrofitting ductwork and maintaining historical site integrity. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet the size standard for NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), which has a $19M size threshold. The evaluation will include a past performance questionnaire assessing contractors across ten performance categories, with ratings ranging from Outstanding to Unacceptable. The quote submission deadline is June 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time, with a site visit strongly encouraged and arranged through Susan Haake.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside with a firm fixed-price contract type. The period of performance is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, spanning from July 1, 2025, to September 28, 2025, which includes supply lead times, material deliveries, decommissioning, installation, and final commissioning. The project will be conducted at 413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701, specifically at the Morse House within the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the contract requires extensive documentation, including a project superintendent designation, construction schedule, safety plan, and quality control plan. The work involves precise technical specifications, including control wiring management by Alpha Controls and Services, and adherence to National Park Service regulations throughout the project execution.