BID - PW PS9 DX Cooling Unit

The City of Minneapolis is requesting bids for a PS9 DX cooling unit (packaged split-system air-conditioning unit) for delivery to the Water Maintenance Facility at 4100 Marshall Street Northeast, Minneapolis, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. The unit must meet MWW Specification #2613 with minimum 120,000 BTUH cooling capacity. Acceptable manufacturers include Bard Manufacturing Company or approved equals; substitutions require written approval to taylor.lee@minneapolismn.gov by the questions due date of September 10, 2026.

The scope comprises one packaged cooling unit, two grilles per specification, and one servicing tools kit, all to be delivered within 35 weeks from contract award. The unit must feature a scroll-type hermetically sealed compressor using R-454B refrigerant, air-cooled compressor-condenser with copper tube and aluminum fin construction, integral economizer, multi-speed electronically commutated motors, and a programmable logic controller with integrated temperature and humidity sensing. It must operate on 460V 3-phase 60Hz power, include MERV 8 replaceable filters, and all required grilles and servicing tools. Shop drawings and operation and maintenance manuals must be submitted before fabrication.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and compliance requirements. Contractors must comply with Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.285, subdivision 3, regarding responsible contractor minimum criteria; verify compliance with the Minneapolis Living Wage and Responsible Public Spending Ordinance for contracts valued at $100,000 or more; and comply with prevailing wage requirements if applicable. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda and answer regarding willingness to extend pricing for additional contract terms (0–4 years) and ability to increase quantities up to 100%.

Manufacturer warranty covers compressor repairs or replacement for one year from Substantial Completion and parts and labor for one year from delivery date. Payment is rendered within 30 days of invoice submission and final inspection acceptance. Questions are due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST; addenda will be posted by September 15, 2026. Bids must be submitted through the City of Minneapolis eSupplier Portal.