Cooling Tower, Roofing, and Structural Construction

Solicitation 2031ZA26R00027 is a design-build project issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for the assessment, demolition, and replacement of cooling towers and associated infrastructure at the District Currency Facility Main Building in Washington, DC. The scope of work includes replacing two Evapco cooling towers and one BAC tower, along with the associated structural steel platforms, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and SCADA control systems. The project requires lead-based paint abatement and adherence to IPC, ASHRAE, ASME, and National Electrical Code standards. The estimated contract value ranges between 1 million and 5 million dollars, with a performance period not to exceed 730 calendar days from the notice to proceed. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 236220. The government will utilize a best value trade-off methodology for award, where non-price factors—specifically corporate experience and past performance—are weighted more heavily than the technical approach, key personnel, project plan, and price. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes, with the technical volume limited to 15 pages. Per Amendment 0001, the response deadline has been extended to November 9, 2026. Awarded contractors must provide a performance bond for 10 percent of the contract amount and comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations.