Replace HVAC unit in B1, Room PB4 (Athens, GA)

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is procuring construction services to replace an existing water source heat pump HVAC unit serving the PB4 area at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia. The contractor must provide a complete installation including labor, materials, and equipment to replace the current unit with a new unit of equivalent capacity, ensuring BACNet communications compatibility and obtaining a minimum 5-year compressor warranty. Key requirements include having a local authorized service provider within 60 miles, submitting a Site Specific Safety Plan, and providing a one-year guarantee on all work performed. The solicitation will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 15, 2025, with quotes due by 5:00 p.m. local time on August 28, 2025, submitted via email to spencer.hamilton@usda.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The project value is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000, with a performance period of 180 calendar days after receipt of order. Work must be completed within 180 days of the notice to proceed and will primarily occur Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with potential after-hours work for critical tie-ins. The place of performance is the USDA National Poultry Research Center located at 950 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia 30605. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with applicable federal standards including ANSI, ASME, NEC, OSHA, ADA requirements, and all local, state, and federal building codes.