Carlson Activity Center Mechanical Controls Upgrade
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is conducting a competitive procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 22039) for a comprehensive mechanical controls upgrade at the Carlson Activity Center located at 2010 2nd Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska. The project involves replacing existing control systems and components, implementing miscellaneous energy upgrades, and performing extensive mechanical and electrical system modifications. Specific project deliverables include replacing air handling units (AHU-1 through AHU-8), upgrading ventilation and heating systems, installing new variable frequency drives (VFDs), control sensors, and modifying electrical panels and distribution systems. The bid documents outline three potential alternates: DDC heat trace control, power factor reduction (now deleted per Addendum One), and installing airflow measuring stations. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on January 18, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Pioneer Room, with electronic bids due on February 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must provide documentation of Alaska business and contractor licenses, submit detailed shop drawings and product data, and comply with local labor and wage regulations.
No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project requires integration with the Fairbanks North Star Borough's existing building management systems, including compatibility with their remote server and maintenance technician laptops. Contractors must install the latest control manufacturer's software and coordinate updates with maintenance staff. The estimated project value ranges between $750,000 and $2,500,000, with a targeted completion date of August 29, 2022, and final project completion scheduled for September 19, 2022. Bidders are required to acknowledge any amendments by signing the bid schedule sheet or submitting a signed amendment sheet prior to the bid opening date. The project involves comprehensive seismic design considerations and compliance with local building codes, focusing on modernizing the mechanical and electrical infrastructure of the Carlson Activity Center to improve energy efficiency and system control.
Alaska
2/3/22, 10:00 PM 1/10/22, 4:00 AM HVAC Filters
The Aiken County Public School District is soliciting bids for HVAC filters through Bid Number B2024-0004, seeking a comprehensive supply of pleated and fiberglass filters across multiple sizes and specifications. The procurement is specifically for FME40, Merv 8 rated filters with strict requirements for pleated design, wire backing, and thick cardboard shell construction. The contract will span one year from October 31, 2023, through October 30, 2024, with potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods. Bid submissions are due on October 17, 2023, at 2:00 P.M., with vendors required to provide full case quantities delivered to a central warehouse within 2-3 weeks of purchase order receipt. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors mandated to provide three professional references, maintain constant insurance coverage, and comply with Fair Labor Standards Act requirements. The district reserves the right to conduct site visits to successful contractors' facilities and can cancel or reject any proposals at its discretion.
The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Current incumbent vendors include Bruce Air and Florence Filter, with the previous year's filter expenditure approximately $60,000. Delivery will be handled on an F.O.B. basis, with suppliers responsible for loading and transportation costs. Vendors must be prepared to deliver filters in full case quantities to a single delivery location, with the school district handling all internal filter installations. The estimated annual usage varies significantly by filter type, ranging from as few as 5 units to as many as 3,000 units for specific filter sizes. While no specific budget cap is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to allow flexible ordering based on the district's ongoing HVAC maintenance needs. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide a comprehensive pricing schedule covering over 50 different HVAC filter types and dimensions.
South Carolina
10/17/23, 2:00 PM 9/20/23, 12:00 AM Campbell Elementary School Ceilings and Lighting-Rebid GC
The City of New Bedford, in collaboration with New Bedford Public Schools, is soliciting sealed bids for the Campbell Elementary School Ceilings and Lighting Renovation project located at 145 Essex Street. This procurement is being conducted under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 and requires a DCAMM Prime General Contractor certified in Electrical and DCAMM Filed Sub-Bidders certified in Acoustical Tile Ceilings. The project involves comprehensive ceiling and lighting upgrades, including removing existing acoustic ceiling systems and light fixtures, and installing new suspended ceiling grids, acoustical tiles, and LED lighting fixtures throughout the school building. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with sub-bids due electronically by March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and general bids due by April 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The work must be completed during the summer break period from June 27, 2025, through August 27, 2025, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for missed completion deadlines.
The project does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does require contractors to comply with various certification requirements, including non-collusion, tax compliance, and worker documentation verification. Bidders must submit a bid deposit of 5% of the bid amount in the form of a certified check, certificate of deposit, or bid bond, and the awarded contractor will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. The estimated project budget is $500,000, with a targeted substantial completion date of August 28, 2025. Contractors must ensure all employees have completed a minimum 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course and will be working in a facility with identified asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint, necessitating strict adherence to removal and disposal regulations. The contract will be awarded within 60 calendar days after the bid opening, and the project is tax-exempt with prevailing wage rates applicable as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Massachusetts
4/4/25, 2:00 PM 3/10/25, 12:00 AM FM-24-25-08 Facilities Management Software
The City of Santa Clarita, California, is seeking to procure a comprehensive Facilities Management Software solution through Proposal #FM-24-25-08, targeting a robust GIS and inventory-based platform to manage municipal buildings and infrastructure. The software must support 500 users, with 30 technicians managing work orders and 10 administrative staff generating backend reports, and provide capabilities including work order management, asset inventory building, GIS integration, predictive analytics, and inventory tracking. Key deliverables include a secure database platform capable of processing multi-source data entries, mobile-friendly interfaces, and integration with existing city systems like Accela, GoGov, and ArcGIS Enterprise. The procurement timeline includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal Zoom meeting on September 10, 2024, with the last day for questions set as September 18, 2024, and proposal submissions due on October 8, 2024, before 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Evaluation criteria will encompass contractor qualifications, program management, municipal experience, proposal comprehensiveness, user interface design, field connectivity, system compatibility, and overall service costs, with the city reserving the right to award based on technical merit.
No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The project does not reference an incumbent vendor, but requires integration with existing city technological infrastructure including ESRI Enterprise Portal 11.1 for GIS data management and migration of current asset data from Excel spreadsheets. The city aims to track various assets including infrastructure elements, consumables like HVAC supplies, lightbulbs, janitorial supplies, and pool equipment, with potential for GPS coordinate and QR code tracking. While no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the software requirements suggests a significant investment in modernizing the city's facilities management approach. The contract expects design work to be completed within 12 months of execution, with monthly progress meetings, and includes provisions for 30 technician and 10 administrative training sessions to ensure smooth implementation and user adoption of the new facilities management system.
California
10/8/24, 5:00 PM 8/29/24, 3:00 AM RFQ# 24/25-16 HVAC BOILER REPLACEMENT BLDG T - AUDITORIUM MASSEY CAMPUS
Indian River State College is seeking qualified contractors for Request for Quotation (RFQ) #24/25-16, a project to replace an outdated HVAC boiler located in Building T - Auditorium at the Massey Campus. The procurement involves removing and replacing a 1979-era 30 PSI design pressure boiler that is currently non-operational, with copper tubes no longer commercially available. The boiler is primarily used for re-heating purposes and has reached the end of its functional lifecycle. Potential bidders were initially required to attend a site walk, but this requirement was later made optional through Addendum #01. The solicitation timeline has been modified multiple times, with the final proposal submission deadline extended to Thursday, November 21st at 10:00 AM. Interested vendors were given until Monday, November 18th at 10:00 AM to submit any clarifying questions about the project specifications. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the available documents, the procurement appears to focus on finding a qualified vendor capable of executing a comprehensive boiler replacement.
No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or provide explicit budget ranges for the project. The scope appears to be a straightforward replacement of critical infrastructure, targeting a boiler system that has become technologically obsolete. No information was provided about integration requirements with existing systems or specific technological constraints beyond the need to replace the current non-functional boiler. The procurement is being conducted by Indian River State College's Purchasing Department and covers jurisdictions including St. Lucie County and Fruitville CDP in Florida. While the exact budget is not specified, the project represents a significant infrastructure upgrade for the college's Massey Campus, focusing on replacing aging mechanical equipment to ensure continued operational efficiency of the campus facilities.
Florida
11/21/24, 10:00 AM 11/12/24, 12:00 AM