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The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Mendota is seeking a contractor to perform a comprehensive rebuild of one McQuay WSC087-BAABM Brand Centrifugal Chiller at their facility in Mendota, California. The project requires a factory-trained contractor with McQuay chiller manufacturer certification to dismantle, inspect, and rebuild critical components including the inlet guide vane assembly, thrust bearing, compressor, motor shaft, impellers, and electrical and mechanical systems. The contractor must replace all roller thrust and sleeve bearings, seals, gaskets, and conduct extensive testing including vibration analysis, functional tests, and operational evaluations to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications. Work must follow the manufacturer's "Centravac Major Inspection and Renovation Service Steps and Procedures" with specific requirements for component evaluation, refrigerant leak checks, lubrication system inspection, and motor/starter assessment. The solicitation was posted on July 17, 2025, with responses due by July 30, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The contractor must provide warranties of at least one year on parts and labor, and five years on motors and compressors for the single chiller unit being rebuilt. All work must be performed between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at the Federal Correctional Institution located at 33500 West California Avenue, Mendota, CA 93640. The project scope includes providing all labor, materials, and specialized services necessary to complete the rebuild, with requirements for safety compliance, permit acquisition, and adherence to prevailing wage rates as specified in the Department of Labor wage determination for Fresno County, California.