Rehab Power and Cooling Systems, Pinnalces NP
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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 National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the Rehabilitation of Power and Cooling Systems at Pinnacles National Park, CA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to replace the existing photovoltaic system and rehabilitate cooling systems at the park's maintenance and housing area. The government anticipates a project value between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive upgrades to the park's Westside off-grid power and cooling infrastructure. Key requirements include:
- Replacement of the existing photovoltaic system, including new rooftop PV, associated mounting, inverters, and panels.
- Installation of a new backup liquid propane generator.
- Rehabilitation of cooling systems, including new air-cooled scroll water chillers, hangers, supports, vibration/seismic controls, testing, adjusting, balancing, and piping insulation.
- Associated electrical work, such as low-voltage and control-voltage power conductors, grounding, bonding, conduits, panelboards, and circuit breakers.
- Civil work, including concrete, rebar, earth moving, stripping, grubbing, backfill, and compaction. Detailed specifications are provided in Attachment 3 and drawings in Attachment 4.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Size Standard: $19 million)
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 (for planning purposes, not a ceiling/floor)
- Period of Performance: Approximately 6-7 months, with work anticipated to start August/September 2026 and complete by February/March 2027 (240 calendar days).
- Place of Performance: Westside Visitor Center, Pinnacles National Park, Paicines, CA 95043.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026, local time.
- Submission Method: Email proposals to Phaedra_Fuller@ios.doi.gov.
- Mandatory Site Visit: May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM (PT) at Pinnacles National Park. Details in Attachment 1, Section L, 52.236-2.
- Evaluation: Best Value determination based on price and technical factors, including Project Experience, Key Personnel Experience, Technical Approach and Schedule, and Past Performance (Section M of Attachment 1).
- Required Forms: Offerors must complete and submit the Price Schedule (Attachment 5), Project Experience Questionnaire (Attachment 6), Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 7), General References Form (Attachment 8), and SF-1442. Performance and Payment Bonds are required, and a Bid Bond (SF 24, Attachment 10) is also necessary.
- Questions: Submit written questions to Phaedra_Fuller@ios.doi.gov and cc: Noah_Buikema@nps.gov. Final questions are due five days prior to the solicitation closing date. Monitor SAM.gov for amendments and Q&A.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Compliance with Davis-Bacon Wage Rates (Attachment 2) and the Buy American Act is required. The Limitations of Subcontracting Worksheet (Attachment 9) provides guidance on prime contractor performance requirements.