chiller_replacement-2025-05-22-22-29-37.zip

The government file details a Chiller Replacement solicitation by the Pinellas County School District for 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, and requires contractors to be licensed Florida Mechanical Contractors with at least five similar chiller replacement projects completed within the past five years.

The estimated contract value is approximately $750,000, excluding potential renewal options, with bidders required to provide comprehensive insurance documentation featuring coverage limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. The project includes a $25,000 contingency for unforeseen circumstances and mandates that contractors coordinate closely with school operations to minimize disruptions. The new chiller system will incorporate variable speed screw chillers using R-513A refrigerant, emphasizing energy efficiency, system reliability, and redundant cooling capacity. While the solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, it requires detailed documentation, E-Verify compliance, and insurance companies to maintain a Best's Financial Strength Rating of "A-V" or better.