Chiller Replacement Roybal Campus
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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for design-build services to replace aging chilled-water plant equipment at the Roybal Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to modernize Building 10's central plant, improve electrical and controls infrastructure, and ensure continuity of campus operations during phased execution. Proposals are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires complete design, engineering, management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, testing, commissioning, training, and closeout services. Key tasks include:
- Replacing four existing 1,450-ton chillers with new 1,800-ton chillers.
- Replacing nine existing cooling tower cells with eight new cells, including structural modifications and piping.
- Upgrading primary chilled-water pumps, condenser-water pumps, and associated Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Performing medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical upgrades, Building Automation System (BAS)/controls integration, structural work, and fire protection modifications.
- Executing the project in phases, ensuring no more than two chillers are removed from service at any time to preserve campus operations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Design-Build Construction.
- Period of Performance: 462 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Performance: CDC Roybal Campus, Atlanta, GA.
- Product Service Code: Z2AA (Repair Or Alteration Of Office Buildings).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: Electronically by email to hkhera@cdc.gov no later than June 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Evaluation: A tradeoff process will be used. Past Performance is the most important non-price factor, followed by Technical Approach, Organization/Qualifications, and Project Schedule. Price is also a significant factor. Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value.
- Eligibility: Offerors must maintain active SAM registration. Site visit attendance is limited to U.S. citizens.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Questions are due by May 18, 2026.
- Contractor employees will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), particularly regarding procurement-sensitive information.
- Bidders must comply with wage determinations for DeKalb County, Georgia, and adhere to sustainability and Section 508 accessibility requirements.