HAVO 332164-REPLACE HVAC IN OHIA WING

Quick Summary

The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), through its PWR HONO MABO(82000) office, has issued a Solicitation (IFB 140P8226B0002) for HAVO 332164-REPLACE HVAC IN OHIA WING at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This is a competitive 100% Small Business Set-Aside Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a firm-fixed-price contract to replace the existing, non-functional HVAC system in the historic Ohia Wing. Bids are due March 25, 2026, at 1200 local time (Hawaii).

Scope of Work

This project involves the removal of the existing air conditioning system and the installation of a new HVAC system in the Ohia Wing of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The Ohia Wing is an historic building, and the work requires strict compliance with specifications and project documents. Key requirements include:

• Adherence to NPS Hot Work Permit procedures (Form HW-1).
• Implementation of work restrictions and resource protection measures.
• Protection of existing exhibits, collections, and archival materials within the Ohia Wing.
• Careful installation to prevent damage to newly installed exhibits and glass cases.
• Installation of new piping through existing penetrations where possible; new drilling requires clearance from the Cultural Resource Manager.
• Final placement of mechanical equipment and routing of lines requires review and approval by the Cultural Resource Manager. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this opportunity is 238220, Repair Or Alteration Of Office Buildings, with a size standard of $19M.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
• Set-Aside: This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
• Bonds: Bid Guarantees, Performance Bond (SF 25), and Payment Bond (SF 25A) are required.
• Wage Determination: The Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (WD # HI20260001, Modification #1, dated 01/16/2026) applies, including Executive Orders 13706 (paid sick leave) and 13658 (minimum wage).
• Pricing: Bidders must utilize the provided Contractor Price Proposal Form (Excel) and Contract Bid Schedule (Word) to submit a lump sum price for CLIN 00010 "Replace HVAC System".

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Method: Electronic bids only, sent to PWR_Sealed_Bids@nps.gov. The subject line must be "140P8226B0002 Replace HVAC System at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HAVO)". The entire bid package must be a single .pdf file, with a maximum email size of 34 MB.
• Bid Due Date: March 25, 2026, at 1200 local time (Hawaii).
• Questions Deadline: Written questions must be received by March 13, 2026, at 12:00 AM Local Time (Hawaii), via email to Michael_Davidson@nps.gov.
• Bid Opening: An electronic bid opening will occur approximately 24 hours after the bid due date/time; information will be provided via amendment.
• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder (sealed bid solicitation).
• Mandatory Forms: Bidders must complete SF 1442, Blocks 14 through 20, and include their SAM registered UEI number in Block 14. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged.

Additional Notes

• Site Visit: An encouraged, but not mandatory, site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM Local Time (Hawaii). Contractors must pre-register by emailing Michael_Davidson@nps.gov.
• Detailed architectural and engineering drawings (Site Plans, Floor Plans, Mechanical, Electrical, Demolition) are provided to fully understand the scope.