Walla Walla District Headquarters Building HVAC and Server Room Upgrades

The primary objective of this contract is to replace the existing HVAC system with a new HVAC system that is designed for a 25 year useful life. The current system was installed in 1993. The main elements of the system consist of 117 water source heat pump ceiling units, a cooling tower, heat exchanger, distribution ductwork, and Direct Digital Controls. The building has three floors, primarily open office spaces, and a total square feet area of 94,177. Each floor has enclosed offices that comprise approximately 25% of the floor space. The building will be occupied during the construction and Contractor work will be restricted to nights and weekends.

The construction magnitude is estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. 100% performance and payment bonds will be required. NAICS code for this project is 238220, and the small business size standard is $15,000,000 average annual receipts.

Solicitation No. W912EF-15-R-0034 will be posted to the FBO website on or about June 16, 2015. Solicitation is open to both large and small business concerns. The proposal due date will be contained in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments that may be issued.

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