SAM #127EAW26Q0053

Design-Build HVAC System Replacement and Building Renovation at Kern River Ranger District

This opportunity is for the design-build renovation and replacement of the HVAC system at the Kern River Ranger District, Kernville, CA, under the USDA Forest Service. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Kern River Ranger District - Procurement Operations, Construction and A-E, Division West - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Trane (referenced as the failed 2018 VRF system and as a standard for new equipment) - Products and Services Requested: - Complete design-build services for HVAC system replacement, including: - Demolition and removal of existing Trane VRF system - Installation of a modern, appropriately sized HVAC system (preference for non-VRF, multi-unit outdoor systems for local serviceability) - Supply and installation of HVAC equipment: fan-coil units, air handling units, gas-fired heaters, refrigerant piping, air distribution and exhaust systems, diffusers, registers, grilles, ductwork, and controls - Construction materials and building envelope products: structural steel, concrete, masonry, insulation, roofing, doors, windows, air barrier systems, fiber cement siding, and solar light tubes - Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems - Commissioning and training for staff - Professional architectural and engineering services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America Act - Energy recovery ventilator for outside air preconditioning - System must be designed for local serviceability and not require proprietary VRF technology - Credentialed architectural and engineering professionals required - Mandatory site visit and bi-weekly reporting - Adherence to a range of building codes and standards (ASTM, ACI, AAMA, AHRI, UL, ASHRAE, etc.) - Contractor must hold a California Class B or C-20 HVAC license - Sustainability reporting and construction waste management required - Estimated project value between $250,000 and $500,000

Description

127EAW26Q0053 - Kern River Ranger District HVAC

Set Aside: Total Small Business Set Aside

IMPORTANT NOTES: - See Section "Required Quote Submission Documents" for the Documents to Submit with Your Proposal

- An organized site visit will be held on Thursday, August 13th, 2026, 0900 AM PT. See attachment "1. Statement of Work" for full details. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

PLEASE RSVP TO THE SITE VISIT BY EMAILING: GREGORY.CUNNINGHAM@USDA.GOV

- Requests For Information (RFI’s) are required to be submitted on attachment “RFI Form” and are due to the Contracting Officer (Gregory.Cunningham@usda.gov) via email no later than August 19th, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time. No questions will be accepted after this date and time.

- All quotes shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer (Gregory.Cunningham@usda.gov) no later than August 27th, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

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