Replacement of HVAC System at Visitor Center, Cowp

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking contractors to replace the HVAC system at the Visitor Center of Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney, South Carolina. This comprehensive project involves installing a new commercial-grade HVAC system with four individually controlled zones (museum, basement, lobby/office, and comfort station) that must maintain specific temperature and humidity requirements, particularly for the museum zone which requires precise environmental controls between 59-77°F with 45-55% relative humidity for collection preservation. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience in similar work, provide a safety/protection plan and construction sequence, and submit comprehensive proposals including technical approach, past performance information, and pricing. The contract will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria, focusing on technical ability, management approach, and past performance. Proposals are due July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST via email to yanick_bard@nps.gov, with site visits strongly recommended and limited to Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

This solicitation operates under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors with a small business size standard of $19 million, though no specific set-aside designation is mentioned in the primary documentation. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000, requiring performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price. The work must be completed within 180 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed, with a performance period from August 4, 2025 to August 3, 2026 and delivery required by December 31, 2025. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for Cherokee County, South Carolina will apply to all construction work, and contractors must maintain insurance coverage with minimum limits of $100,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $1,000,000 for property damage. The project will be administered by Contracting Officer Yanick Bard with Diana Bramble serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative for site coordination.