chiller_replacement-2025-05-22-22-29-24.zip

The government file is a solicitation for a Chiller Replacement project issued by the Pinellas County School District in Florida, targeting Palm Harbor University High School. The procurement involves a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade, requiring the demolition of existing water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, pumps, cooling tower fill, expansion tanks, and air separators, and their replacement 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, with bidders required to be licensed Florida Mechanical Contractors who have completed at least five similar chiller replacement projects within the past five years. Comprehensive insurance documentation is mandatory, with policies requiring coverage limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, and the School Board of Pinellas County must be listed as an "Additional Insured" and "Certificate Holder." The project includes a $25,000 contingency for unforeseen circumstances and emphasizes minimal disruption 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 for the school's infrastructure. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises.