Upgrade HVAC for Bee Lab/Headhouse

Utah State University (Pollinating Insect-Biology Management, Systematics Research Unit) is requesting bids on HVAC system installation and electrical power upgrades at 880 East 1400 North in Logan, Utah under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with proposals due May 5, 2026. This is a NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) set-aside — only certified small businesses are eligible.

The scope includes installation of a new HVAC system, electrical power upgrades for new equipment, selective demolition, and reconstruction as needed. The building will be occupied during construction, requiring dust covers and protective enclosures. The contractor must submit a Baseline Construction Schedule within 30 calendar days after award and mobilize to the jobsite within 60 calendar days, with mobilization defined as having equipment and at least one person on-site. Regular working hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (8.5 hours), excluding government holidays; work outside these hours requires Contracting Officer approval submitted 15 calendar days in advance.

Key administrative requirements include a preconstruction conference, a partnering session within 45 calendar days of award, monthly schedule updates with three-week look-ahead forecasts, and Red Zone meetings beginning at approximately 75 percent project completion. The contractor must designate a qualified project superintendent with minimum five years of experience, including five years as superintendent on similar projects, and a Site Safety and Health Officer meeting EM 385-1-1 requirements. An Accident Prevention Plan is due 15 calendar days before work begins. All submittals require government approval where marked "G" or "S" classification and must be provided in PDF format with hard copies. The contract is subject to USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards and FAR construction clauses, with monthly exposure reports due by the fifth of each month.