Replace two Air Conditioners and air handling units (1).docx

This is a Scope of Work document for the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Chickasaw County, Iowa, detailing the replacement and installation of two air conditioning and air handling units. The project encompasses two distinct units: Unit for North 4, which requires a 12.5-ton AC condenser unit with a 12.5-ton air handler, and a unit for Ginzberg Yes Center, which requires a 15-ton AC condenser unit with a 15-ton air handler. Both installations include hail guards on condensers, line sets with Freon, insulation on modified duct work, electrical conduit struts, insulation on new line sets, and miscellaneous supplies. Additional work for the North 4 unit includes telehandler removal of the existing AC unit from a second-floor porch and installation of the new condenser on an existing concrete pad. The Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 407-RFQ-407MC2311802 opened on May 1, 2023, with a closing date of May 19, 2023.

Payment terms are established at Net 60, with all transactions processed through the State of Iowa Purchasing Card (Pcard). Bidders must demonstrate capability to provide installation services and emergency service support to Cherokee, Iowa within 48 hours of any issues. No specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is open to qualified HVAC contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications and installation logistics, with evaluation criteria likely focusing on technical capabilities, service responsiveness, installation expertise, and business history. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the project involves replacing two substantial HVAC units, indicating a potentially significant investment requiring comprehensive technical capabilities and immediate service responsiveness.