Chiller repair

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive chiller repair services for Chiller #2 located at the College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, SC. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation that requires a turnkey solution involving removal and replacement of O-rings on the discharge transducer assembly and main shaft of a 600-ton York Chiller. The successful contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, compressor oil, refrigerant, oil filters, and O-rings, and complete pressure testing and factory startup with adjustment and balancing data. Work will be performed at 29 Bee Street, Charleston, during normal business hours. Key dates include a non-mandatory bidders conference on March 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST, with registration required by 5:00 PM on March 11, 2024. Questions are due by March 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM, and offers must be submitted via email by March 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The procurement officer is Ray Brindle, and offers must remain valid for 60 calendar days after the opening date.

The contract contains no specific set-aside designations, but South Carolina resident contractor and subcontractor preferences are available if claimed in accordance with SC Code Section 11-35-1524. Contractors must meet comprehensive qualification requirements, including compliance with OSHA and MUSC safety protocols, maintenance of Workers' Compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance, and conducting criminal background checks and ten-panel drug screens for all employees and subcontractors. The University will require contractors to coordinate with Daniel White regarding utility shutdowns, site access, and potential change requests. Pricing should be submitted as a single, all-inclusive line item with sales tax excluded. The University is exempt from federal income and excise taxes, and purchase orders must be received before work commences. While no specific award value is listed, the scope suggests a precise, targeted repair project for a critical HVAC infrastructure component at the medical university's dental medicine facility.