chiller_replacement-2025-05-22-22-29-07.zip

The file is a solicitation for a Chiller Replacement project by the Pinellas County School District in Florida, specifically targeting Palm Harbor University High School. The procurement involves a comprehensive demolition and replacement of existing HVAC infrastructure, including water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, pumps, cooling tower fill, expansion tanks, and air separators. The project will replace these 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. Bidders must be licensed Florida Mechanical Contractors with five years of continuous business experience and a proven track record of at least five similar chiller replacement projects. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, with policies ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 and specific rating criteria for insurance providers. The project includes a $25,000 contingency for unforeseen circumstances and emphasizes minimizing disruptions to school operations. The new chiller system will feature variable speed screw chillers using R-513A refrigerant, focusing on energy efficiency, system reliability, and providing redundant cooling capacity. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and contractors must demonstrate E-Verify compliance and provide detailed documentation of business and key personnel qualifications.