TX aransas/matagorda is NWR - HVAC replacement

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to replace HVAC systems at the Aransas/Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuge in Austwell, Texas. The solicitation (140FS225Q0097) requires the removal of four existing HVAC systems and installation of four new replacement systems with specific technical requirements. Contractors must possess EPA Section 608 Technician Certification, NATE certification, HVAC Excellence certification, and a state license from the Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering technical expertise, ability to supply and replace HVAC systems, competitive lead time and pricing, and past performance history. Quotes must be submitted by email to khalilah_brown@fws.gov by April 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, with a required delivery date of 06/27/2025.

The contract is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside with a performance period from 04/28/2025 to 06/27/2025. The project involves replacing Toshiba Carrier equipment, including multiple outdoor units, high wall units, outside air processing units, and wired remote controllers across four separate system configurations. Specific system capacities range from 4-ton outdoor units to 7k, 9k, and 15k high wall units, with work to be completed at the bunkhouse located in Austwell, Texas. Contractors are required to submit quotes on company letterhead with a detailed cost breakdown and must identify ENERGY STAR qualified products by brand, model name, and model number. The project will involve comprehensive system replacement, including refrigerant recovery, equipment demolition, installation using existing infrastructure, pressure testing, evacuation, and final commissioning with a certified manufacturer representative.