RFP Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) Chiller Repair Project

The Federal Aviation Administration Regional Acquisitions office (AAQ-500) is soliciting sealed bids for a chiller repair project at the Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center in Hilliard, Florida, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with proposals due August 31, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on August 20. This procurement is restricted to small businesses under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million.

The scope requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, insurance, notifications, licenses, permits, fees, and supervision to complete chiller repair work in accordance with the contract's Statement of Work and specifications. Performance must begin within five calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and be completed within seven calendar days thereafter.

The estimated project cost is less than $50,000. Evaluation is by Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LTPA) using a Tiered Evaluation Method. Performance and payment bonds are not required.

The contractor must maintain minimum insurance coverage: $200,000 bodily injury per person / $500,000 per occurrence for automobile and truck liability; $500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage for comprehensive general liability; workers' compensation at $100,000 or statutory (whichever is greater); and $1 million umbrella or excess liability. All insurance certificates must name the United States of America, acting through the FAA, as an additional insured. The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates, Buy American Act requirements for construction materials, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Attendee lists for the mandatory site visit are due August 19 by 12:00 PM EDT. Requests for Information and questions are due August 24 by 5:00 PM EDT to regina.singleton@faa.gov. Monthly progress payments will be made as work proceeds, with the FAA retaining up to 10 percent until satisfactory progress is achieved.