chiller_replacement-2025-05-22-22-28-51.zip

The government file is a solicitation for a Chiller Replacement project by the Pinellas County School District in Florida, targeting Palm Harbor University High School. The comprehensive procurement involves demolishing existing water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, pumps, cooling tower fill, expansion tanks, and air separators, and replacing them with three new water-cooled chillers, one air-cooled chiller, seven new pumps, three expansion tanks, two air separators, and a refrigerant detection system. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 9, 2025, at 11:00 am, with electronic bids due by 3:00 pm on May 23, 2025, through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract is an all-or-none bid with a 150-day completion timeline, commencing upon the Notice of Commencement.

The estimated contract value is approximately $750,000, excluding potential renewal options. Contractors must be licensed Florida Mechanical Contractors with five years of continuous business experience and at least five similar chiller replacement projects completed within the past five years. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance documentation with specific coverage limits and list the School Board of Pinellas County as an "Additional Insured" and "Certificate Holder." The project includes a $25,000 contingency for unforeseen circumstances and requires contractors to coordinate closely with school operations, minimizing disruptions. The new chiller system will incorporate variable speed screw chillers using R-513A refrigerant, focusing on energy efficiency, system reliability, and providing redundant cooling capacity for the school's infrastructure. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises.