Z--MT CHARLES M RUSSELL NWR QRT 1,2,3 HVAC Replacement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a firm-fixed-price construction contract for the replacement of HVAC systems in Quarters 1, 2, and 3 at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Sand Creek Field Station in Roy, Montana. This total small business set-aside project, under NAICS code 238220, involves the removal and environmentally compliant disposal of existing heating systems and the installation of new high-efficiency HVAC systems, including heat pumps and propane tanks. The contractor is required to ensure the systems are 90 percent energy-efficient with air cleaning capabilities, adhering to standards from ASME, ASTM, NEC, AHRI, and ASHRAE. The estimated project magnitude ranges between 25,000 and 250,000 dollars. The performance period is 120 calendar days, with work scheduled to start on March 23, 2026, and conclude by July 21, 2026. The contractor must commence work within 10 days of the notice to proceed. Key deliverables include the full installation of systems, restoration of disturbed surfaces through patching and painting, the provision of operation and maintenance manuals, and a one-year warranty on both workmanship and materials. Award is based on best value, evaluating price, technical proposals, and past performance. Special requirements include strict adherence to the Endangered Species Act and the preservation of historical or archeological data. Payments are processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform.