IRJCF Evaporative Coolers.pdf

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) document issued by the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) for the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility (IRJCF) located in Massillon, Ohio. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to furnish and install four new evaporative coolers (swamp coolers) for a vocational education greenhouse. The RFQ was issued on December 1, 2025, with mandatory site visits required no later than December 11, 2025. The inquiry period runs from December 1, 2025, through December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with quotes due on December 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The evaporative coolers must be designed to work collaboratively to maintain a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit with a maximum humidity level of 80% inside a 1,500 square-foot greenhouse while fitting the current configuration of the facility.

Each of the four evaporative coolers must be new and include a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must provide quotes that include furnish, installation, and one year's supply of replacement media pads for all four units. The contract specifications do not indicate specific pricing terms, set-asides, or funding amounts in the available documentation. The project supports vocational education programs at the juvenile correctional facility, with the site visit being a mandatory requirement for all bidders prior to quote submission.