Annual HVAC Service for Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex

for Annual HVAC Service TO JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC.THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of:FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible sourceToJOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC5757 N Green Bay Ave # X81Milwaukee, WI 53209-4408The North American Industry System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 238220: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (installation and service), $16.50 Million.The object of this sole source award to JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC for Rhode Island NWR Complex headquarters building requires annual maintenance.

The commercial boilers and chiller provide conditioned air to the offices and visitor center which contain museum property that requires conditioned air and specific humidity levels to protect government property.

Additionally, the offices support nearly 20 DOI staff who report to the .

Without conditioned air, high humidity levels in the building will lead to rapid mold and mildew growth which will cost the government more funds for cleaning and remediation.

The chiller was warrantied by Johnson Controls Inc (JCI).