Replace Seed Chiller HVAC units at Lake Mead Natio

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking contractors to replace seed chiller HVAC units at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada through Request for Quotation 140P8125Q0036. The project involves replacing critical cooling equipment for the nursery's seed storage facility, including two outdoor condensing units, two indoor chillers, a dehumidifier, refrigerant piping, and the control system with EPA-compliant equivalents that meet Global Warming Potential regulations. Contractors must possess appropriate state licensing and provide qualified superintendents with authority to direct subcontractors and manage quality control, safety, and scheduling aspects of the project. Award selection will be based on price, technical capabilities, key personnel qualifications, prior experience, and past performance, with contractors required to submit three recent project references and completed price schedules. The original solicitation due date was extended through Amendment 0001 to September 5, 2025, and a mandatory site visit was scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 101 Katzenbach Drive, Boulder City, Nevada.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, structured as a firm fixed price purchase order on a lump sum basis. The performance period spans 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work scheduled to commence within 7 days of authorization and completion required between November 2025 and March 2026 when temperatures do not exceed 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The contractor will be responsible for complete system installation, setup, calibration, and providing in-person training to nursery staff at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area facility in Boulder City, Nevada. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for Clark County, Nevada apply to this project, with minimum wage requirements of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026.