HVAC Equipment Replacement, Millville, Utah

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for building construction projects in Cache County, Utah. It specifies the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various trades working on federal construction contracts in this area. This information is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with labor standards.

• Effective Dates: Wage rates are effective as of specific dates, with some updated annually.
• Trades Covered: Includes rates for Electrician, Plumber/Pipefitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Insulator, Ironworker, Laborer (various types), Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Loader), Painter, Roofer, Tile Finisher, Tile Setter, and Truck Driver.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations for paid sick leave and minimum wage rates.
• Appeals Process: Details the procedures for appealing wage determination matters.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to contract non-compliance and penalties. The document also highlights important federal contractor labor obligations related to paid sick leave and minimum wages.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a project submittal detailing specific HVAC equipment, including "1 Ton", "1.5 Ton", and "2.5 Ton Split System" units, along with "Miscellaneous Items". It serves as a detailed breakdown of components for a project, likely for review and approval.

• Equipment Breakdown: Lists various Lennox HVAC units by "Tag", "Qty", "Model", and "Description".
• Specific Units Detailed: Includes:
  • 1 Ton units (e.g., MWHD012S6S SZ HP 12K 208/230V)
  • 1.5 Ton units (e.g., MWHD018S6S SZ HP 18K 208/230V)
  • 2.5 Ton Split System units (e.g., ML196UH070XE36BK UH 70KBTU NOX 3T)
• Miscellaneous Items: Includes a Condensate Pump (Catalog Number 14T74).
• Digital Resources: Provides links for Revit® Building Information Modeling (BIM) and AutoCAD® Templates.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific HVAC equipment proposed for the project. It details the exact models, quantities, and types of units, which directly impacts procurement, installation planning, and compliance with project specifications. Bidders can use this to verify proposed equipment or to understand the scope of the HVAC system being procured.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To replace old HVAC equipment in the administrative building of the National Wildlife Research Center’s Utah Field Station with new systems. This upgrade aims to improve climate control, ease maintenance, enhance productivity, and meet requirements identified by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

• Removal of all existing hydronic heating systems.

• Removal of all equipment and associated electrical components from the mechanical room.

• Installation of two new furnaces, coils, and air conditioners, connected to existing ducting for the north end of the building, including necessary electrical work.

• Installation of nine mini-split heat pump systems for offices, including electrical connections.

• Installation of three electric cover heaters with thermostats in restrooms and a safe room, including electrical connections.

• Provision of all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to complete the project.

• Location: USDA APHIS National Wildlife Research Center, Predator Ecology and Behavior Project, 4200 S 600 E Cache County Road, Millville, UT 84322-5295.

• Specifications for equipment are detailed in attachment 2 (not provided in this text).

• All labor, equipment, and materials must be supplied by the contractor.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for HVAC equipment replacement and installation at the USDA National Wildlife Research Center’s Utah Field Station. The project aims to improve climate control, ease maintenance, and enhance productivity within the administrative building, addressing a need identified by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

• Replacement of old HVAC equipment.

• Installation of new HVAC systems.

• Compliance with specifications (Lennox or equal).

• Adherence to Federal Construction Wage Rates for Cache County.

• Anticipated contract type: Not specified, but award will be made on Standard Form 1442.

• Period of Performance: Work to commence within five calendar days after Notice to Proceed and be completed not later than 45 days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

• A payment bond will be required within 10 days of award; a bid bond is not required.

• Submission Deadline: April 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. MT.

• Submission Requirements: Include the quote page, demonstration of relevant experience, and past performance information.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price, technically acceptable approach. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If not acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Site Visit: April 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. MT.
  • Questions Due: April 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. MT.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• Applicable NAICS Code and small business size standard are not specified in the provided text.

• The solicitation incorporates clauses and provisions by reference. Full text is available electronically.

• Attachments include: Statement of Work, Specifications (Lennox or equal), and Federal Construction Wage Rates, Cache County.

• Quoters are advised that the USDA intends to award without negotiations; omissions may result in technical unacceptability.