SYN_BID_FORM_3160008251.pdf

This is a sealed bid form issued by Mississippi University for Women, a state institution, for the replacement of HVAC rooftop units at Whitfield Hall in Columbus, Mississippi. The solicitation (RFx number 3160008251, Smart number 9240-27-R-IFBD-00004) requests bids for the removal of existing rooftop units RTU-1 and RTU-2 and installation of two new Trane Foundation 25-ton electric/electric packaged rooftop units with specified performance requirements. Each unit must deliver 9,000 CFM airflow at 208-230V/60Hz/3-phase operation, use R-454B refrigerant with Symbio 700 controls, and include a 72 kW field-installed electric heater for two-stage heating. The bid submission deadline is October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with opening of bids occurring on the same date and time. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Facilities Maintenance Conference Room at 915 10th Street South, Columbus. Bids must be submitted to 100 Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Mandatory preconstruction field verification is required to confirm existing equipment specifications, roof curb conditions, structural capacity, electrical compatibility, and crane access feasibility.

The scope of work is comprehensive and includes demolition, refrigerant recovery, roof curb adaptation or reinforcement, mechanical installation with ductwork modifications and condensate drainage, electrical work to accommodate the increased 72 kW load with code-compliant feeders and overcurrent protection, controls integration with the building automation system, factory startup coordination with an authorized Trane service technician, testing and balancing, life-safety interlock restoration, and provision of operation and maintenance manuals and as-built documentation. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, materials, crane services, permits, testing, startup, commissioning, and incidentals for complete turnkey replacement. Contract documents are available from the Resources Management office at 1100 College Street, W-1628, Columbus, Mississippi 39701, by telephone at 662-329-7126, or via email at purchase@muw.edu. Sealed bids are received by the Facilities Maintenance Office at 915 10th Street South, Columbus, 39701.