Lowell NHP - replace air handler-LTC

The National Park Service's Contracting Operations East is seeking a contractor to remove and replace the existing 10-ton air handler at the Lowell TeleMedia Center within Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts. The project requires furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and professional services to install a new 6-ton AC-3 unit with energy recovery plus a 3-ton mini-split system, while confirming the condition of existing piping, ducts, and electrical systems and tying into the existing heating loop. The contractor must navigate installation within a historic structure while preserving architectural elements, obtain building permits, provide MERV 13 filters, integrate with existing Johnson Controls building automation system, and deliver comprehensive commissioning with a one-year warranty. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical factors including HVAC contractor experience, key personnel experience, OSHA certifications, and past performance. Critical dates include organized site visits held on June 3 and June 6, 2025, at 8:00 am ET, with the proposal submission deadline extended to June 25, 2025, at 10:00 am ET per Amendment 0002.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with no incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, to be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis with performance beginning within seven calendar days of notice to proceed. The performance period extends from July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, providing over one year for project completion. Work will be performed at the Lowell National Historical Park located at 246 Market Street, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852, within a tenant space housed in a historic building owned by Peabody Properties/Market Mills. The government has noted that funds are not presently available but expects high probability of funding availability, reserving the right to cancel the solicitation before or after the closing date without reimbursing offerors for preparatory costs.