WICA Replace HVAC system in Elevator Bldg.

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking to replace the HVAC system in the Elevator Building at Wind Cave National Park in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The project involves demolishing and removing an existing 10-ton split system that is over 20 years old and becoming unreliable, then installing a new, more energy-efficient split system with a new housekeeping pad to support the building's critical function of cooling machinery used for year-round cave tours. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials under a firm fixed-price contract, comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates, maintain a 100% payment bond, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability/experience and price, with the intent to award to the responsible offeror providing the best value using a simplified acquisition process. The original solicitation was posted on June 3, 2025, with the proposal due date extended to August 6, 2025, following multiple amendments that provided responses to vendor questions.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The project value is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000, requiring completion within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with work anticipated to begin in late July or early August 2025. Six companies attended the mandatory site visit held on June 17, 2025, including Simonds Electric, Jam Heating & Cooling, Rasmussen Mechanical, The Granite Group, HD Inc, and Midwestern Mech, indicating the level of contractor interest in this opportunity. The work will be performed at the Wind Cave National Park Elevator Building located at 26611 US Highway 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747. The contract structure includes comprehensive requirements for site protection, historical preservation compliance, safety protocols, and detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle.