The purpose of this IFB is to form a pool of contractors that the Agency may draw from to contract for all phases of HVAC-related work including, but not limited to, emergency response, installation, maintenance, reconditioning, troubleshooting, or repairs that may be required. Other HVAC services will also be required on an “as needed” basis. The contractor will consult with Agency personnel and provide meaningful technical assistance and advice regarding the most effective means and methods to contain cost and effectively complete HVAC work. HVAC-related work includes, but is not limited to: 2.1.1 Evaporative coolers; 2.1.2 Air conditioning units and systems; 2.1.3 Electric and gas-fired refrigeration systems; 2.1.4 Heat pumps and gas-fired furnaces and boilers; and 2.1.5 Any other HVAC-related maintenance, repair, or installation work the Agency may order. 2.1.6 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to properly and compliantly address all requirements pertaining to refrigerant recovery in compliance with all local, state, and federal codes, statutes, laws, and regulations. 2.1.7 Work Standards. It is the responsibility of each Contractor to ensure that each worker provided by the Contractor shall be fully trained and qualified to provide any assigned work. Accordingly, all work provided shall be guaranteed by the Contractor to be performed in a workmanlike manner and in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, and/or regulations, including, but not limited to: Uniform Building Code (UBC); Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC); Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC); National Electric Code, 2014 (NEC).