Replace HVAC system at dewa locations

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region seeks replacement of HVAC systems at two Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area locations in Pike County, Pennsylvania, with proposals due September 14 and questions due September 7. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Parts 13 and 36 (simplified acquisition procedures).

Place of performance includes two sites: Dingmans School at 115 School House Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328, and Virginia Kidd House at 538 E Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 1 at 3:00 PM EST at both locations.

The scope includes replacement of steam boiler systems with new hydronic heating units, all controls and burners, heating oil storage tanks with secondary containment, steam distribution systems including piping and radiators, and mini-split and window air conditioning units with heat pump systems at Dingmans School. The contractor must commence work within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 180 calendar days, with both systems fully operational prior to the 2026 winter heating season. Work is conducted Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST, excluding federal holidays. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply; Pike County wage rates range from approximately $20.66 to $65.43 per hour with fringe benefits from 15.78% to 42.20%. The contract is subject to Buy American Act requirements for construction materials, sustainability requirements, and lead-based paint prohibitions.

Contract magnitude is between $100,000 and $250,000 (lump-sum basis for each location). NAICS code is 238220 with a $19 million size standard. Evaluation is based on technical approach (Pass/Fail), past performance (Pass/Fail), and price, with award made to the offeror providing best value. Proposals must include a technical narrative not exceeding 10 pages, up to five prior projects completed within the past five years, and up to three past performance references from the last three years. Contractors must be registered in SAM and provide alternative payment protection (payment bond or letter of credit) equal to 100 percent of contract price within 10 calendar days of award. Liability insurance is required at $250,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $250,000 property damage.