Chilled Water System Improvements (South Reno Department of Motor Vehicles Facility)

The Nevada State Public Works Division is requesting bids on chilled water system improvements at the South Reno Department of Motor Vehicles facility (9155 Double Diamond Parkway, Reno, Nevada) under a design-bid-build delivery, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PDT via the QuestCDN electronic bid portal.

The scope includes removal and replacement of the existing air-cooled chiller with two new screw-type chillers; modification of underground and above-ground chilled water piping to serve the new equipment; updating the existing chiller enclosure to accommodate the new units; removal of existing primary chilled water pumps and installation of three new primary pumps; and installation of three new mini-split systems in the main DMV building with roof-mounted outdoor condensing units. The project is classified under the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) category.

The estimated project value is $1.325 million with a contract duration of 91 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $950 per calendar day for delays. Prevailing wages must be paid in accordance with prevailing wage provision number WA-2026-451.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 16, 2026 at the project site; all prime contractors are strongly encouraged to attend. Project plans and specifications may be downloaded for $22 or viewed at reduced resolution at no cost. Bidders are charged a $20 electronic submission fee through QuestCDN. The soliciting agent is Ainsworth Associates; the primary contact is Rodger Gravelle at rgravelle@aa-me.com or 952-233-1632.