Quarantine Facility HVAC Replacement

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is requesting bids on HVAC unit replacement at the Western Regional Research Center's Quarantine Facility in Albany, California, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238220), with bids due September 9, 2026 and a period of performance from September 21, 2026 through January 31, 2027.

Only small businesses as defined under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) are eligible. The work is subject to Davis Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

The scope requires procurement and installation of a Trane YHC-072 or equivalent gas/electric HVAC unit with a horizontal economizer (field installed), 2-inch MERV-13 filters, 208/3 phase voltage capability, and a clogged filter switch. The contractor must power down and disassemble the existing unit, prepare the installation area, flash plenum supply and return plumbing, perform low voltage and high voltage electrical connections, install the new unit and economizer, conduct post-installation leak testing, and restore the site. Work is performed at 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, California. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and inspections at its own expense and must comply with federal, state, and local codes, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, and ARS 242.1M standards. A Site Specific Safety Plan or Accident Prevention Plan must be submitted within 10 days of contract award. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and extended warranties on equipment, along with Operation and Maintenance Data, lien releases, and final invoicing documentation. Waste management documentation and diversion to recycling are required or must be explained in writing. A site visit is strongly encouraged before bid submission. The contracting officer will conduct continuous audit of all work.