Wica visitor center HVAC remodel

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is procuring HVAC construction services to replace the existing variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The project involves completely removing and replacing the current VRF system, which was originally installed in 2010 and has performance issues, with a new modern VRF system including all terminals, branch selectors, piping, and associated electrical work. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a firm fixed-price contract structure, and bidders must provide a 20% bid guarantee with their submission. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the current bid close date extended to July 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, and updated drawings were provided in the most recent amendment. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for June 10, 2025, and all questions should be directed to contract specialist Joseph Kirk at joseph_kirk@nps.gov.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), reflecting the government's commitment to supporting Native American-owned businesses. The project is estimated to cost between $250,000 and $500,000, with the contractor having a mandatory 180-calendar day performance period from the Notice to Proceed to complete all work including supply lead times, material deliveries, decommissioning, installation, and final commissioning. The work will be performed at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center located in Hot Springs, South Dakota, and contractors must ensure minimal disruption to park operations during the renovation. The NAICS code for this procurement is 238220 (HVAC contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million, and the project includes both HVAC replacement work and control valve replacement for the hydronic hot water system. All bids must be submitted electronically via email with specific formatting requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.