HVAC Equipment Replacement, Millville, Utah

The National Wildlife Research Center’s Utah Field Station is seeking a contractor to replace outdated HVAC equipment in its administrative building and install new systems, with the project located at 4200 S 600 E Cache County Road, Millville, Utah, 84322-5295. The scope requires removal of all existing hydronic heating and mechanical room equipment along with associated electrical components, and installation of two new 2.5-ton split system furnaces and coils adapted to existing ductwork for the north end of the building, nine mini-split heat pump systems for office areas, and three electric cover heaters in restrooms and the safe room. Equipment must meet specific technical requirements including Lennox or equal branding, hermetically sealed inverter-controlled BLDC rotary compressors, and utilization of low-GWP R-32 refrigerant. The acquisition is structured as a firm-fixed price construction purchase order under a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 238220 and a $19 million small business size standard. The estimated contract value has been revised from $25,000–$100,000 to $100,000–$250,000. The solicitation, issued under number 12639526Q0076 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s APHIS-MN-126395 office, is currently postponed indefinitely due to an amendment that initially delayed the closing date, with a new closing date to be established via a subsequent amendment. The contract will follow a lowest price, technically acceptable evaluation approach, requiring proposers to demonstrate responsibility, technical acceptability, and past performance. Mandatory requirements include compliance with applicable federal labor wage laws, submission of performance and payment bonds, insurance coverage for work on government installations, adherence to safety standards, and environmental protections including the use of sustainable products and avoidance of ozone-depleting substances. Contractors must also comply with Buy American Act requirements for construction materials, provide electronic fund transfer payment details, and satisfy federal anti-discrimination and DEI certification standards. All submissions must be sent via email to the Contracting Officer, Jim Roloff, and must include a quote page, relevant experience documentation, and past performance references. Performance must begin within five days of Notice to Proceed and be fully completed, including cleanup, within 45 days thereafter. Progress payments are available monthly upon approval by the