Or-or islands NWR-newport heat pump

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks replacement of a heat pump system at the Newport Headquarters of the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Newport, Oregon, with proposals due May 13, 2026. This procurement is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with a $19 million size standard.

Work consists of removal and disposal of an existing Mitsubishi heat pump system installed in 2012 and supply and installation of a replacement Mitsubishi City Multi VRF model PURY-EP240SNU-A1 20-ton outdoor heat pump with a CMY-R200NCBK twinning kit. The contractor must reconnect existing copper refrigerant lines and control wires, perform system vacuum and pressure testing, provide electrical upgrades for code compliance, apply corrosion protection due to coastal salt environment, balance airflow to all rooms, complete energy rebate applications, and provide onsite training to the USFWS site manager. All work must be performed by licensed professionals through a local authorized Mitsubishi service provider available within 2 hours or 100 miles and capable of responding to warranty service requests within 72 hours. Questions are due May 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST, with a mandatory site visit on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time.

Performance must commence within 10 days of notice to proceed and be completed within 30 days of mobilization, with final completion by August 31, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible respondent submitting the lowest evaluated fair and reasonable price. The construction magnitude is between $25,000 and $90,000. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. Payment and performance bonds are required if award exceeds $35,000 and $150,000 respectively, due within 10 days of award. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.