Z--Procure, Replace, and Install Two (2) HVAC Systems

Solicitation 140FC326Q0007 is a total small business set-aside for a firm-fixed-price contract to procure, remove, replace, and install two HVAC systems with integrated dehumidification at the Ouray National Fish Hatchery in Grand Junction, Colorado. The project requires the installation of units with a capacity of 10 tons or greater, an efficiency rating of at least 95 percent, and filtration capable of removing 99.97 percent of airborne particles at 0.3 microns with a minimum MERV 12 rating. The systems must utilize R454B or an approved equivalent environmentally acceptable refrigerant to maintain indoor relative humidity between 30 and 50 percent. The scope of work includes the consolidation of concrete pads with a minimum strength of 3,000 psi and rebar spaced 18 inches on center, as well as the provision of training for USFWS personnel. The period of performance is from February 27, 2026, to November 1, 2026, with work coordinated around a planned two-month hatchery shutdown. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Mesa County, Colorado, and adhere to strict environmental regulations regarding hazardous materials, asbestos, and the protection of endangered species and archaeological data. All payments will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Proposals were due by February 20, 2026, and must include a completed SF-1442 and a detailed price schedule covering mobilization, equipment, labor, and demobilization.