Air Handling Units for Rec Plex

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking bids for the procurement and installation of two 90-ton air handling units (AHUs) at the Rec Plex facility located at 140 Osceola Street in Oshkosh, Winnebago County. The project requires comprehensive delivery and installation services, including HVAC flex ductwork, piping insulation, and integration of DDC controls into the university's existing Metasys program. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience providing and installing AHUs and must be either an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or authorized dealer with service and repair capabilities. A mandatory site visit was held on June 9, 2022, and written questions were due by June 10, 2022. The bid submission deadline was extended to July 6, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. CDT through Amendment #1. Evaluation criteria include the lowest responsible and responsive bid judged to be in the best interest of the University, with bidders required to provide three client references from comparable institutions served within the past three years.

Bidders claiming Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB) status may receive a 5% preference if certified by the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, provided their bid is not more than 5% higher than the apparent low bid. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System listed as an additional insured. All contractor employees must pass criminal background checks and wear identification badges while on campus. The project involves integration with existing campus infrastructure, specifically connecting to the existing Johnson Controls Metasys system, with electrical connections to be completed by campus facilities. While no specific award value was explicitly stated, the contract will cover the full duration of delivery, installation, and the warranty period, with pricing to remain firm for one year from the contract execution date.