TX-uvalde NFH-HVAC replacement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for complete replacement of the HVAC unit at Uvalde National Fish Hatchery in Uvalde, Texas under solicitation number 140FC126R0011. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to replace the existing Carrier Model No. 50VR-A48-30TP unit with a new HVAC system that meets or exceeds current energy efficiency standards while complying with applicable federal, state, and local codes including the International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, ASHRAE standards, and EPA regulations. Key qualifications required include a valid mechanical contractor's license, EPA Section 608 certified HVAC technicians, references for previous HVAC installations, and appropriate insurance coverage. Award will be made without discussions to the responsible respondent offering the lowest evaluated price determined to be fair and reasonable. The proposal due date is May 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST, and the contractor must provide at least 48 hours advance notice to the Site Representative before attending.

This is a total small business set-aside contract with a project magnitude of less than $25,000. No incumbent contractor is identified. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete all work within 60 calendar days from the date of award. Work is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on weekdays only, and prevailing wage rates established under Davis-Bacon wage determination TX20260221 apply to all construction workers. The scope of work includes refrigerant recovery and disposal, demolition and removal of the existing unit, installation of the new system per manufacturer specifications, controls integration with building automation systems, system commissioning and functional testing, final inspections, documentation, and facility staff training. Performance of work will take place at 754 County Road 203, Uvalde, TX 78801, with a minimum one-year warranty required on all labor and materials.