2026 Variable Air Volume (VAV) Box Replacement

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is requesting bids for a 2026 Variable Air Volume (VAV) box replacement project at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport under MAC Contract No. 106-2-1146, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via QuestCDN. MAC has established a 9% Small Business utilization goal, and bidders must demonstrate good faith effort to achieve this participation goal and submit compliance information within one MAC business day following bid opening.

The scope includes VAV box replacement and associated controls, sheet metal work, new IP controllers with power and data connections, fire protection piping rerouting, conduit relocation, and ceiling work for VAV box access. The project also encompasses power connections for five cabinet unit heaters to motors from nearby disconnect switches, with two of the five units requiring replacement motors.

For construction contracts exceeding $100,000, bidders must comply with Minnesota Affirmative Action requirements: minority and female employment participation goals of 32% and 20%, respectively, in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, and 22% and 15% in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington Counties. Contractors must provide written notification to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights' Compliance Division within ten working days of award for any construction subcontract.

Bid Security of 5% of the total bid amount is required in the form of a certified check or surety bond, valid for 70 days following bid opening. The lowest responsible bidder's bid will be accepted within 70 days after bid opening. Bid opening occurs via conference call at 3:00 p.m. on August 18 (dial-in: 1-612-405-6798, Conference ID: 897 927 742#). Construction documents are available for download from QuestCDN (eBidDoc #10283283) for $22.00, with an additional $42.00 QuestCDN submission fee.