MN-agassiz NWR-AC replacement

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks AC replacement at Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota, with quotations due June 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. local time. This is a total small business set-aside RFQ for firm fixed-price construction services.

Place of performance is 22996 290th Street NE, Middle River, Minnesota 56737. The scope requires removal of two existing outdoor condensers, two indoor air conditioning coils, and two concrete pads, followed by installation of two Carrier Performance Series 3-ton two-stage 18SEER heat pump units with low ambient accessory kits, two appropriately sized indoor air conditioning coils, two programmable thermostats capable of functioning without WiFi and automatically reducing temperatures on weekends and after hours, new refrigerant lines (kept separate, not combined), new condensate lines, and two new concrete pads at least 4 inches thick with minimum 3000 psi on the north side of the building with proper water drainage and rodent deterrence. Work must comply with manufacturer instructions. The contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, debris removal, site restoration with native grass seeding, and liability for damages to roads, utilities, structures, or property. The building remains occupied during construction. The contract runs June 30 through August 31, 2026. A mandatory site visit occurs June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Questions are due June 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST to Christa Garrigas at christa_garrigas@ios.doi.gov.

The estimated construction magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000. The contract requires performance and payment bonds, Davis-Bacon wage rates per the attached wage determination, and certified payrolls. Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on price alone. NAICS code is 236220; PSC is Z2AA. Amendment 0002, effective June 10, 2026, attached an updated Statement of Work. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of amendments prior to the deadline.