VA-GREAT DISMAL SWAMP-Replace HVAC in bunkhouse.

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to replace two water-source geothermal heat pumps in the crew quarters building at the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The procurement is for plumbing and HVAC services, specifically involving the removal of existing heat pump units and installation of two new Energy Star rated units compatible with the current geothermal system. One unit will service the bedroom area and the other will serve the kitchen, dining, and sitting areas of the 3,200 square foot building. Potential bidders must submit quotes by December 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM at 3200 Desert Road in Suffolk, VA. Questions from potential contractors are due by December 16, 2024, and must be submitted to Bill Koski, the contract specialist.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category, though it appears well-suited for small businesses in the HVAC and plumbing sector. The project is valued at less than $25,000 and has a performance period of 69 calendar days, expected to commence within 10 days after award. The contractor will be required to provide equipment submittals for approval, remove and dispose of existing components, install new digital programmable thermostats with humidity control, and submit specification sheets, operations and maintenance manuals, and warranty details. The place of performance is the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk, Virginia, with the specific work location being the crew quarters building. The project timeline indicates work is anticipated to be completed between January 20, 2025, and March 20, 2025.