PRESIDIO COOP OFFICE HVAC SYSTEM REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements of the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) for the complete removal and replacement of the HVAC system at the Presidio AOM/COOP Project House in Presidio County, Texas. This non-personal services contract requires the contractor to evaluate, dismantle, and dispose of the existing system and install a new, fully functional system within 45 calendar days of award. The new system must be a minimum 5-ton heat pump system with a 60,000 BTU/hour cooling capacity, designed for an 1,896-square-foot building, and meeting or exceeding a 20 SEER2 efficiency rating. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and waste disposal in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Key deliverables include a project schedule within seven days of award, a Job Safety Analysis (JSA), a maintenance procedure plan to avoid disrupting daily operations, and a minimum two-year warranty on materials and labor. The contractor must conduct a site investigation prior to bidding and coordinate all activities with designated USIBWC personnel. Furthermore, the contractor must immediately comply with any work-stop directives from the Department of Homeland Security/Border Protection. Payments will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) based on an approved Schedule of Values.

This solicitation document issued by the U.S. Section International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) seeks quotes for an HVAC replacement project at the Presidio COOP Project House in Presidio, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for removing the existing HVAC system, installing a new system (including ducting, wiring, refrigerant piping, and a thermostat), performing additional tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and completing site clean-up. All work must be completed within 45 calendar days of award. The government will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology based on three factors: 1. **Technical Approach**: Evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Offerors must submit a 2-to-3 page narrative demonstrating a feasible, compliant approach to the PWS requirements, identifying key personnel, and providing a compliant schedule. 2. **Past Performance**: Evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Offerors must provide one to three relevant examples of similar HVAC projects completed within the last five years. 3. **Price**: Ranked in ascending order. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. The document incorporates standard federal contract clauses and provisions, including the Buy American Act, telecommunications restrictions, and wage rate requirements. Additionally, the contractor must utilize the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for billing. Offerors are required to submit completed representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM).

This federal document is Davis-Bacon Act General Wage Decision Number TX20260199 (Modification 1, published May 18, 2026). It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for building construction projects in Edwards, Presidio, and Reagan counties in Texas. The determination lists hourly rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications, distinguishing between union-negotiated rates and self-determined survey rates (SUTX2009-086). Key classifications include asbestos workers, boilermakers, ironworkers, plumbers, electricians, and various equipment operators and laborers. Additionally, the document outlines applicability guidelines for Executive Order 13706, which mandates up to 56 hours of annual paid sick leave for federal contractors, and Executive Order 13658, which governs minimum wage requirements for covered workers. It also defines the classification identifiers used to determine how rates were calculated (such as Union, Union Average, Survey, or State Adopted) and provides a detailed, three-step appeals process for parties wishing to challenge or seek reconsideration of the listed wage decisions through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.