Replace HVAC at apollo district

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region seeks replacement of HVAC systems at four facilities within Canaveral National Seashore's Apollo District, with proposals due July 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. This is a total small business set-aside firm fixed-price construction contract.

Place of performance is Canaveral National Seashore, New Smyrna Beach, Florida (7611 S. Atlantic Avenue). The project covers HVAC replacement at the Eldora State House, Schultz House, Fellers Research Facility, and Resource Management Facility. All new units must be Carrier, Trane, Lennox, or Daikin branded (Goodman manufactured by Daikin and ICP manufactured by Carrier also acceptable), Energy Star rated with minimum 16 SEER2 efficiency and A2L refrigerant compliance. Systems must include variable-speed inverter compressors and salt-spray rated, powder-coated cabinets with coastal protection coatings. Work must comply with International Building Code, Florida Building Code Mechanical, ASHRAE Standards 62.1 and 90.1, SMACNA phenolic duct standards, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926. The Eldora State House and Schultz House present historic preservation constraints requiring careful architectural element preservation and avoidance of structural modifications.

Performance period runs July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Contractor must commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 30 calendar days during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), with punch list completion within 5 calendar days. Contract value is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. A mandatory site visit is scheduled June 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET (confirmation required by June 10 at 5:00 p.m. ET). Questions are due June 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Evaluation criteria include technical approach (maximum 20 pages), past performance with at least three questionnaires from clients on similar-magnitude projects completed within the past five years demonstrating experience in remote geographic locations with logistical complexity, and detailed cost proposals with breakouts of general conditions, materials, labor, overhead, profit, bonding, and insurance. A bid bond at 20 percent of bid total is required at proposal; successful contractor must furnish 100 percent performance and 100 percent payment bonds within 10 calendar days of award. NAICS 236220, PSC N041.