Charleston dorchester MHC's HVAC maint

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is seeking a licensed mechanical contractor to provide comprehensive HVAC maintenance and repair services for two mental health facilities: Charleston Mental Health Center and Dorchester Mental Health Center. The solicitation (5400022010) requires a contractor to perform quarterly inspections, provide maintenance coverage, and manage HVAC systems including heat pumps, chillers, boilers, fan coil units, and associated controls and ductwork. Key deliverables include documented quarterly inspection reports, a 30-day initial equipment condition review, and same-day or next-day priority maintenance response. Mandatory site visit and pre-bid conference are scheduled for September 15, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Charleston Mental Health Center, with written questions due by September 16, 2021, at 12:00 PM. Sealed bids must be submitted by September 30, 2021, at 3:00 PM, with award notification planned for October 4, 2021. Contractors must demonstrate knowledge of the Siemens EMS control system and provide comprehensive maintenance coverage including chemical treatment of water loops and refrigerant handling compliance with ASHRAE standards.

The procurement opportunity is open to vendors registered in South Carolina, with potential preferences for resident contractors or subcontractors meeting statutory requirements. Bidders must carry specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement with an initial one-year term and four potential one-year renewals, with pricing to be submitted on a unit basis ($/ton) for maintenance coverage. Contractors must comply with state ethics laws, provide drug-free workplace certifications, and submit debarment certifications. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation indicates the contract will cover maintenance for approximately 32 blower coil air handlers, multiple fan coils, ductless split systems, ventilation fans, zone dampers, and various pumps and boilers. Specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, but the comprehensive nature of the maintenance agreement suggests a significant multi-year investment in HVAC system upkeep for these two mental health facilities.