Bid Ref. #26-058 DOCO HVAC Health Department

The City of Albany Procurement Division is requesting sealed bids for replacement of three HVAC systems (Units #3, #6, and #9) at the Dougherty County Health Department, with bids due June 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

The scope requires removal and replacement of existing air handling units with new Trane air handling unit systems, including freon recovery, modification and re-insulation of chilled water piping, modification of ducting and electrical systems as needed, start-up and charging to factory specifications, and delivery of start-up logs and operation manuals. The facility is located at 1710 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, Georgia. All work must be substantially complete within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; bidders must submit a preliminary project schedule identifying anticipated delivery dates for long-lead items.

Bids will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total base bid. Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise specified. A bid bond equal to at least 5 percent of the bid amount is required at submission. Prior to work commencing, the contractor must provide a 100 percent Performance Bond and 100 percent Labor and Materials Payment Bond. Liquidated damages are assessed at $75 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline. General liability insurance must provide $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage, product/completed operations liability of $1,000,000 per person, and combined single liability limits of $1,000,000 for vehicles; workers' compensation insurance must meet Georgia statutory limits with employer's liability of no less than $100,000 per accident.

The contractor must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, including E-Verify registration and participation, obtain all necessary permits and licenses before commencing work, and provide a one-year warranty on all materials, labor, and workmanship from written acceptance. Questions are due June 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., with responses provided by addendum. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701, with attendance strongly encouraged.