Upgrade HVAC for Bee Lab/Headhouse in Logan, UT
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0282, for the Upgrade of HVAC for the Bee Lab/Headhouse Facility in Logan, UT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotations are due by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This project involves the installation of a new HVAC system and associated electrical power upgrades at the Pollinating Insect-Biology Management, Systematics Research Unit at Utah State University, Logan, UT. Key deliverables include:
- Installation of a new HVAC system and electrical power upgrades.
- Selective demolition and reconstruction as necessary.
- Provision of new Variable Speed Fans (Option Line Item).
Detailed plans and specifications are provided in the "Final Drawings" (Attachment 2) and "Specifications" (Attachment 1), which outline mechanical, electrical, and general construction requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 240 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP). NTP will be issued upon approval of all required submittals.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, size standard $19M).
- Place of Performance: Logan, UT.
- Wage Rates: Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates for Cache County, UT, as detailed in "WD UT20250082 Mod 0" (Attachment 3).
Submission & Evaluation
This acquisition will utilize a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors must meet the following criteria:
- Mandatory Site Visit: Registration and attendance at the mandatory site visit on April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST. Registration deadline is April 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. An amendment has updated site visit registration email details.
- Documentation: Fully completed SF 1442 and acknowledgement of all amendments, including Amendment 1. Failure to acknowledge Amendment 1 will result in technical unacceptability.
- Bid Bond: Fully executed SF 24 Bid Bond (20% of proposed price, not to exceed $300,000).
- Experience: Documented experience with two recent and relevant references.
- CPARS: No more than 10% marginal or unsatisfactory CPARS ratings in any category.
- SAM.gov: Active registration in SAM.gov is required at the time of quote submission.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain time (email to david.hildebrand@usda.gov).
- Site Visit Registration Deadline: April 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
- Quotations Due: May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.