Chiller Replacement - Hector International Airport (FAR) Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for the replacement of an air-cooled chiller system at the Hector International Airport Airport Traffic Control Tower in Fargo, North Dakota. This total small business set-aside project, identified by solicitation number 697DCK-26-R-00368, is a firm fixed price, one job lump sum contract with an estimated magnitude between $850,000 and $950,000. The scope of work includes the demolition and removal of existing systems and the installation of one air-cooled chiller, two chilled water pumps, an air separation tank, an expansion tank, and a glycol feeder tank. The contractor is also responsible for providing temporary cooling during the transition, integrating new equipment into the existing Direct Digital Control system, and providing 40 hours of HVAC training for facility personnel. The project requires a high level of coordination to maintain the operational continuity of the facility and the safety of the National Air Space. Performance must begin within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed and be completed within 150 calendar days. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, requiring a pass/fail financial responsibility rating and an acceptable technical rating across all factors. Key personnel requirements include a Construction Quality Manager with at least five years of experience who must remain on-site at all times. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price. All work must comply with FAA standards, the National Electric Code, and prevailing wage determinations for Cass County, North Dakota.