Y--CA SAN DIEGO BAY NWR HQ HVAC REPAIR

This federal solicitation (No. 140FC326Q0045) is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to perform HVAC repairs at offices in Chula Vista, California (CA-San Diego Bay HVAC Repairs). The base work requirements include replacing a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), replacing the Energy Management System (EMS), replacing a hot water storage tank, and performing testing, adjusting, balancing (TAB), and commissioning. The solicitation also outlines four optional tasks: removing a solar thermal system, adding smart thermostats, adding a reverse osmosis system, and expanding the solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Key administrative details include: - **Performance Period:** August 19, 2026, to December 30, 2026. - **Set-Aside:** Total Small Business Set-Aside. - **Bonding Requirements:** A payment bond is required for awards exceeding $35,000, and both payment and performance bonds are mandatory for awards exceeding $150,000, due within 10 days of award. - **Invoicing:** Electronic submission is required via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), including certified payrolls in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. - **Site Visit:** No organized site visit will be held. - **Questions:** Written questions must be submitted to Contracting Officer Jessica Tines by August 4, 2026. The document incorporates standard federal contracting terms, including Green Procurement requirements, environmental and endangered species protections, preservation of historical data, and small business subcontracting guidelines.

This federal solicitation amendment (Amendment 001) is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for the CA-San Diego Bay HVAC Repairs project (Solicitation Number 140FC326Q0045). The primary purpose of the amendment is to provide official responses to contractor questions, issue revised drawing files, and extend the quote submission deadline from August 13, 2026, to August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. Key details and clarifications provided in the amendment include: - Identification of the existing Energy Management System as AutomatedLogic - WebCTRL (Standard Server Version 8.0). - Requirements for contractors to maintain complete compatibility with existing building controls and field devices, and perform all commissioning activities. - A reminder regarding bonding thresholds: awards exceeding $35,000 require a Payment Bond, and awards over $150,000 require both Payment and Performance Bonds, to be submitted within 10 calendar days of award. - Confirmation that work must occur during normal working hours, with a 48-hour notification required for any planned system shutdowns. - The designated Period of Performance is from August 19, 2026, to December 30, 2026. The document also includes a comprehensive index of the 100% construction documents, architectural symbols, site layout details for the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex administrative headquarters, and building code reviews.