Pais FY26 exhaust fan replacement

The National Park Service Midwest Region seeks replacement of a rooftop laboratory exhaust blower fan at Padre Island National Seashore, with quotes due June 3, 2026. This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220.

Place of performance is Padre Island National Seashore, Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery, Corpus Christi, Texas (20301 Park Road 22). The work involves removal and replacement of an existing deteriorated exhaust fan serving a laboratory chemical fume hood, with subsequent inspection, testing, and certification to ensure compliance with ANSI Z9.5 laboratory ventilation standards targeting approximately 100 feet per minute face velocity. The preferred equipment is a Greenheck Model CUE-095-VG upblast exhaust fan; specialty protective marine coating is required on the fan housing due to the coastal environment. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, roof curbs, flashing, sealants, and hardware, and must deliver a one-year minimum warranty on all craftsmanship, equipment, and materials from completion date. The contractor bears responsibility for all necessary roof curbs, flashing, sealants, and hardware. Period of performance is June 1 through September 4, 2026; work must begin within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete within 90 calendar days including final cleanup. Estimated contract value is $19 million. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply; liability insurance with minimum coverage of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence is required. Offerors must demonstrate past performance in removing and replacing exhaust fans within the past five years with project references, points of contact, and contract prices. Amendment 1, effective May 21, 2026, establishes a mandatory site visit on May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time and provides clarifications on existing rooftop wiring compatibility, contractor material responsibilities, and marine coating requirements. Evaluation will weigh technical capability and price; award goes to the responsible small business offeror offering best value. Contracting Officer: Joseph Kirk, joseph_kirk@nps.gov, 605.574.0510.