MARCELLUS — Welch Construction Inc., of Marcellus, was recently awarded an almost $7.8 million firm-fixed-price contract for repair and replacement of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome. This contract provides for the repair and replacement of HVAC systems in the C and D Bays of […]
MARCELLUS — Welch Construction Inc., of Marcellus, was recently awarded an almost $7.8 million firm-fixed-price contract for repair and replacement of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome.
This contract provides for the repair and replacement of HVAC systems in the C and D Bays of Building 3 at the AFRL in Rome. Work is expected to be completed by January 2026, according to a July 11 contract announcement from the U.S. Department of Defense.
This contract was a competitive acquisition, and five offers were received. Fiscal year 2024 research, development, test, and evaluation funds are being obligated at the time of award, per the contract announcement.
Welch Construction, on its website, says is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business, with more than 55 years of experience. The company specializes in commercial and industrial construction. Welch Construction’s corporate headquarters is in Marcellus, while its coastal division, which opened in 2004, is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
