Replace HVAC systems and controls

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region seeks replacement of HVAC systems and controls across nine buildings at Richmond National Battlefield Park in Richmond, Virginia, with proposals due September 18, 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside; offers from non-small-business concerns will be rejected as nonresponsive.

Place of performance is 3215 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19 million. Work includes demolition of existing HVAC systems, installation of heat pumps, refrigeration piping, controls, electrical work, ductwork cleaning, and system commissioning. The contract comprises six base line items covering the Chimborazo Visitor Center, Cold Harbor Visitor Center, Watt House, Ranger Office, Maintenance Building, and Auto Shop, with three optional line items for Garthright House, Housing Quarters, and Fort Harrison Visitor Center. Performance period is 242 calendar days from notice to proceed, expected October 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Work is restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless written authorization is obtained.

The procurement is firm-fixed-price under FAR 12.203, evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates apply under General Wage Decision VA20260007 for Richmond, Virginia construction. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern; attendance confirmation is required. Evaluation emphasizes technical capability and contractor compliance. The Job Site Superintendent must be a prime contractor employee with experience on three historically registered properties; the Commissioning Agent must be an independent third party. Offerors must demonstrate relevant experience across all work types, appearing in at least two experience documentations. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of bid price or $1 million, whichever is less, is required. Performance and payment bonds are required. Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 have been issued to answer contractor questions and clarify terms; the period of performance extends through May 31, 2027.