AC UNIT RELOCATION & RE-INSTALLATION RM
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is soliciting proposals for the relocation and re-installation of an existing air conditioning unit at Red Rock Day School in Red Valley, AZ. This project, designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, involves HVAC removal, relocation to the IT area rooftop, and re-installation services. Quotes are due by July 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, and transportation to relocate an existing ground-mounted Fujitsu split-type AC unit to the building rooftop to provide dedicated cooling for the IT room. Key tasks include:
- Pre-Installation Assessment: Evaluating suitability, structural integrity, electrical/mechanical compatibility, and code requirements.
- Decommissioning: Disconnecting electrical, refrigerant, and control connections, and recovering refrigerant.
- Rigging and Relocation: Arranging crane and rigging services for transfer to the rooftop.
- Rooftop Installation: Securing the unit, ensuring proper clearances, and making mechanical connections (refrigerant piping).
- Electrical and Controls Work: Extending power, installing wiring/disconnects, and integrating controls.
- Ductwork/Air Distribution: Modifying or installing ductwork for IT room cooling.
- Testing and Commissioning: System startup, performance verification, leak checks, and electrical safety.
- Documentation and Training: Providing as-built documentation, diagrams, manuals, warranty info, and basic operational training. The period of performance is 30 calendar days.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). Offerors must be SAM registered and meet IEE small business criteria.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).
- Wage Rates: Compliance with prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for Apache County, Arizona, as outlined in General Decision AZ20260022, is required.
- Subcontracting: Offerors must describe subcontracting limitations as per DIAR 1452.280-3, including percentages for IEE or non-IEE firms.
- Material Approval: Contractors will use IA Form 3000 for material approval submittals.
- Payment: Via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
- Bond: A payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit, equal to 100% of the contract price, is required within 10 days of award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Deadline: July 13, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Email to maryjane.johnson@bie.edu with the subject "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A2326Q0153".
- Questions Deadline: June 24, 2026, Close of Business.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible and responsive Offeror with the Lowest Price.
- Required Forms: Offerors must submit the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" (IA Form 3000) and provide written assurance of compliance with the ISBEE set-aside clause. Failure to provide required information may result in rejection.
Site Visit
A site visit is scheduled for Monday, June 22, at 1:00 PM at Red Rock Day School in Red Valley, AZ. A list of personnel must be submitted to the Contracting Officer.
Points of Contact
Contracting Officer: Mary Jane Johnson, maryjane.johnson@bie.edu, 505-803-4259.