RFQ 26 ANF Oak Flats HVAC System Replacement - Forest Service

The USDA Forest Service is requesting quotes on HVAC system replacement services at the Angeles National Forest under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238220), with proposals due September 4, 2026.

The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to remove and replace aging central HVAC systems at two facilities: Oak Flats Fire Station in Castaic, California (3.5-ton, 15-SEER R-454B system with 80,000 BTU furnace) and Fox Field ATB Station in Lancaster, California (5-ton, 15-SEER R-454B heat pump system). Work includes EPA-compliant removal and disposal of existing equipment, refrigerant recovery and recycling, electrical and control wiring, system start-up, and commissioning. Acceptable manufacturers are Carrier, Bryant, Lennox, Trane, or American Standard. The contractor must hold a C-20 HVAC contractor license if required for warranty compliance and comply with the National Electrical Code, EPA regulations, and Los Angeles County building codes.

Period of performance is 63 calendar days following Notice to Proceed, with work limited to Monday–Friday, 0700–1900 hours. Deliverables include a project schedule due within five business days of award, product data and warranties due before final invoice approval, and operation and maintenance manuals. The contractor is responsible for all costs, including travel expenses for pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project activities, which must be included in proposal pricing. No Government-furnished property, supplies, or materials will be provided. The contractor must obtain all required permits and licenses, secure work areas, provide daily debris removal, dispose of all construction materials off National Forest Land, and is liable for any damage to Forest Service roads. A one-year warranty covering all equipment, components, parts, labor, and travel time for defect correction is required from final Government acceptance.