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Project Name: Chilled Water Pump Replacement

Project Number: 298-ChilledWaterPump-FY25

Pursuant to the City of Asheville's Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting Policy, Bids will be received by the City of Asheville for the following:

Description of Bid:

The City of Asheville requires the assistance of a contractor to replace the existing Bell & Gossett VSC 10X10X13; Identification Number 685703 AN; Model 12-1/4 BF, L.H.R.; 2200 GPM; 150 FT Lift;Maximum working pressure 175 PSI; 125 HP; 1750 RPM pump assembly with a BEll & Gossett VSX-8X10X17.5 Bell & Gossett Vertical Split Case Pump Series VSX-VSC, Model 8 X10 X 17-1/2 , BF, 125 HP, 1800 RPM, 2200 GPM, 150 FT pump assembly or a pump assembly equal or greater than pump listed. To replace the triple duty valve and set the water flow specific to the McQuay chiller, Model L-E3616RE2RA, Style 066330901E, Serial No. 58B0000600. To provide all the necessary piping, fitting, valves, insulation and any miscellaneous parts to complete the project. The start date for repairs is as soon as possible. Contractor to provide services as detailed in the ‘scope of work.’

Bid Schedule:

Issuance of Bid Monday July 29, 2024 Pre-Bid Meeting (not mandatory) Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801

Monday August 5, 2024 10:00 am

Deadline to Submit Questions Monday August 12, 2024 3:00pm Bids Due Monday August 26, 2024, 4:00pm Projected Project Start Upon Contract Execution

Pre-Bid Meeting attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory.

Bid Documents:

Invitation to Bid Documents are posted on the City procurement website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids.

This is the official source of this solicitation. All updates to this solicitation shall come in the form of published addenda and shall be published to the same location. The City will not be responsible for full or partial sets of Bid Documents including any addendum obtained from any other source.

Bids should be delivered

Emailed to Project Manager:

Chris Corl ccorl@ashevillenc.gov http://www.ashevillenc.gov/bids

The City of Asheville reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive informalities.

Information:

All questions concerning this Invitation to Bid should be submitted via email to:

Chris Corl, Project Manager ccorl@ashevillenc.gov

Please send a confirmation/test email to ccorl@ashevillenc.gov prior to submitting your questions. Please put 298-ChilledWaterPump-FY25 in the subject line of your email. You will receive a confirmation email or receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please reach out to the City of Asheville at 828-775-1979 before the submission deadline. This number is for email test failures only.

Asheville Business Inclusion Policy: The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy to encourage women and minority businesses' participation in the public bidding process. The purpose of this outreach effort is to increase the likelihood of availability and utilization of MWBEs in the award of contracts.

Bidders are hereby notified that this bid is subject to that Policy's provisions. Questions regarding the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy may be directed to City of Asheville, Post Office Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802-7148 or by phone at (828) 259-8050 or by email abi@ashevillenc.gov.

Bidders are invited to show proof of MWBE status, to include NC Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses or other MWBE certifications. If not already certified with the ABI Office at the City of Asheville, bidders are further invited to become certified with the City of Asheville as an MWBE vendor. Please use this link: ABI Certifications

It is the Policy of the City to (1) provide minorities and women an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of its contracting and procurement programs and (2) to prohibit any and all discrimination against persons or businesses in pursuit of these opportunities.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Asheville is a drug-free workplace employer. By submitting this bid, the prospective contractor certifies that if awarded the contract, they and their subcontractors shall comply with the following:

The City requires contractors/vendors entering into a contract with the City to provide a drug-free workplace in the performance of said contract. The contractor, upon execution of the contract, certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace during the performance of the work on this contract. The contractor agrees to do the following:

Notify employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specify the actions that will be taken for violations of such prohibitions. Responsive actions should be appropriate and sufficient to address and remediate any violations of this requirement.

Miscellaneous Requirements of the Bids:

● Prospective Contractors are notified of a City policy that prohibits contracting with persons or firms who are delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes owed to the City of Asheville.

● All bids must be submitted on the FORM provided.

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City of Asheville -Bid - 298-ChilledWaterPump-FY25 Bids due August 26, 2024 4:00pm http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Bids https://asheville.seamlessdocs.com/f/CityofAshevilleCertifications