Opportunity
Falls Church Civicplus #0630-26-EPS
City of Falls Church Emergency Power and HVAC System Design-Build Procurement
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
0630-26-EPS
NAICS
238220, 238290
The City of Falls Church is seeking qualified contractors to provide Design-Build services for upgrading emergency power and HVAC systems at City Hall, with a focus on ensuring operational continuity for critical departments during power outages. - Government Buyer: - City of Falls Church, City Hall - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Data Aire (gForce GT Air Upflow CRAC units) - Daikin (VRV-IVS Heat Pump equipment, air handling units, controllers) - Products/Services Requested: - Data Aire GTAU-01432 gForce GT Air Upflow Floor Mounted CRAC Indoor Unit (1 unit) - Data Aire GHRC-01832 gForce Remote Condenser Outdoor Unit (1 unit) - Daikin RXTQ60TAVJU VRV-IVS Heat Pump Outdoor Unit (1 unit) - Daikin FXTQ60TAVJUA 5.0-Ton Multi Position Air Handling Unit (1 unit) - Daikin BRC1E73 Navigation Remote Controller (quantity not specified) - Design-Build services for planning, design, permitting, construction, installation, upgrades, replacement, commissioning, and training for emergency power systems - Installation or replacement of natural gas generator (minimum 180kW), UPS systems, transfer switches, switchgears, panels, and all related electrical infrastructure - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment and materials must be new and UL-listed unless otherwise approved - Daikin equipment must be installed by a Daikin certified installer with assisted startup by Havtech - The Design-Build team must remain consistent throughout the project - Contractors are responsible for all permits, shop drawings, as-builts, and minimizing disruption to city operations - The procurement follows a two-step process: prequalification (Step One) and detailed proposal (Step Two) for shortlisted firms
Description
The City of Falls Church is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified contractors for Design-Build services to plan, design, and construct emergency power systems at City Hall. The project aims to rebalance electrical loads on existing UPS systems, install cooling units for the telecommunications room, and move the entire building's electrical infrastructure onto a natural gas generator to ensure operational continuity during power outages. The procurement process includes a two-step Design-Build selection, with this solicitation representing Step One to prequalify contractors. The selected contractor will be responsible for design, permitting, construction, and commissioning of a fully functional emergency power system.