RFQ Mt. Saint Helens HVAC Replacement Unit Building #1108

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is requesting proposals for the supply and installation of a replacement 3-phase heat pump system at Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument Building #1108 in Amboy, Washington under RFQ 1240BD26Q0050, with offers due May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

The scope requires supply and installation of a complete heat pump system to replace an existing 16-year-old ducted Trane unit, including all labor, materials, and equipment; removal and off-site disposal of the existing system; electrical connections; and testing of new units. The system must operate efficiently at temperatures below 25 degrees Fahrenheit, with emergency or electric strip heating prohibited as the sole source for low-temperature operations. The contractor must maintain a superintendent on-site during all work, provide a minimum one-year warranty on parts and labor, supply manufacturer's catalog sheets, and ensure compliance with the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, and National Electric Code. All waste material and debris become the contractor's responsibility for proper disposal in accordance with applicable regulations.

Performance occurs at the Ranger District Office in Amboy with facility access available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; work outside these hours requires arrangements. The period of performance runs June 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026, with a delivery deadline of 90 days after award. The contract is administered by USDA-FS CSA Northwest 2 in Portland, Oregon. Contractor compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards (DOL Wage Decision No. WA 2015-5563) is required.