70Z03026QCLEV0018 - US coast guard air station traverse city HVAC project

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City is seeking a contractor to replace the air conditioning plant at its facility, with work falling under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard issued this Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation number 70Z03026QCLEV0018 on January 28, 2026, with offers due by March 23, 2026. Key contract requirements include complete removal and replacement of the existing AC system with new equipment meeting specifications (two 3-ton evaporators, one 5-ton compressor/condenser unit with SEER rating of 14.3), EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery, installation of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing connections, system testing and balancing, and provision of comprehensive documentation including shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all parts and labor, maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence, and comply with prevailing wage requirements per Wage Determination No. 2015-5955 for Traverse County, Michigan. The government will evaluate offers based on pricing, qualifications, references, ability to meet the aggressive timeline, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations; contractors must submit written questions no later than two working days prior to bid opening.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside and has no identified incumbent contractor. The estimated contract value is below $25,000, qualifying it as a simplified acquisition. Contractors must commence work within seven calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed and complete all work within ten calendar days, with a mandatory performance period completion date of April 30, 2026. The project location is U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, 1175 Airport Access Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49686-3513, with site visits highly encouraged and limited to March 17-18, 2026. The Contracting Specialist is Darrin Chetakian (Darrin.Chetakian@uscg.mil, 414-747-7099), and the Project Point of Contact is Chief Petty Officer Charles Osborne (Charles.R.Osborne@uscg.mil, 231-922-8260). Quotes must be submitted via email and include complete pricing with taxes, UEI, Tax ID, and CAGE Code, with offers valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days following bid opening.