TX-anahuac NWR-HVAC replacement

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for a comprehensive HVAC replacement project at the Winnie Depot Office Building, located at 1035 W Buccaneer Drive in Stowell, Texas. The project involves replacing existing HVAC equipment and ancillary components with new systems including DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air System) indoor and rooftop units, air-cooled condensing units, fan coil units, refrigerant piping, metal ductwork, and associated electrical systems and controls across multiple divisions including demolition, concrete, HVAC, integrated automation/controls, and electrical work. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, considering technical compliance, past performance, and price factors. The solicitation requires submission of proposals by June 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with no further questions or site visits permitted after Amendment 0003. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to this construction project, with work hours restricted to 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with an estimated project magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000. The contract period of performance is scheduled from July 7, 2025, to November 3, 2025, providing approximately four months for completion of the HVAC replacement work. Contractors must provide performance bonds for contracts over $150,000 and payment bonds for contracts over $35,000, along with insurance certificates. The project includes an optional 5-year extended manufacturer's warranty that covers specific equipment components including fan coil units, condensing units, indoor units, and DOAS units. Work will be performed at the Fish and Wildlife Service facility in Chambers County, Texas, with careful attention to minimizing disruption to ongoing operations and maintaining environmental compliance standards.