J--UT - Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge - Preventive
Overview
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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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Preventive Maintenance (PM) services for HVAC systems at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Brigham City, UT. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price opportunity for a base year and four option years. An amendment has removed the small business set-aside and extended the RFQ due date to June 19, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive preventive maintenance for HVAC systems, including quarterly PM on specific equipment such as chillers, boilers, air handling units, fans, VAV boxes, and hydronic unit heaters. Services also include annual heating and cooling system start-ups, inspections, testing, cleaning, lubrication, and documentation of deficiencies. The contractor must demonstrate experience in commercial HVAC PM, possess applicable certifications (including EPA), and have personnel trained in the Reliable Controls automation platform. Exclusions include corrective repairs, emergency response, and most replacement parts.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Solicitation
- Duration: A base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, plus four 12-month option years, for a total potential of five years (not to exceed 5 years and 6 months).
- Place of Performance: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, 2155 W Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302.
- Set-Aside: None (the original Small Business set-aside was removed by Amendment 0001).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (HVAC and Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a $19 million size standard.
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-6037, Revision No. 4, for Utah (Box Elder County) applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 19, 2026, by 3 PM Central Time.
- Submission: Email a combined/single PDF file to dana_arnold@fws.gov.
- Required Documents: Completed SF 1449, Company Information, FAR 52.225-2 provision, signed solicitation amendments, Technical Approach narrative, and the Price Schedule (Attachment #2).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on best value, considering Technical Approach, Technical Experience, Past Performance, and Price. The Total Evaluated Price will include the base, all option years, and a potential six-month extension.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11 AM Mountain Time. Interested parties must RSVP to Carl Millegan or Michael Dunphy.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Dana Arnold (dana_arnold@fws.gov, 703-468-8289).