CI-171 Chiller for Campus 6850-0000000903 (previous posting)

California State University (CSU) Channel Islands is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered CI-171 for the procurement of an Air Cooled Chiller for Campus 6850-0000000903. The primary objective is to solicit bids from qualified vendors for a chiller unit with potential installation services, with the procurement being managed through the PlanetBids portal. The specific procurement requires separate pricing for the chiller unit, shipping/freight, and installation, with the unit expected to replace an existing water chiller and weigh approximately 23,000 lbs. Key technical specifications include a mandatory 5-year warranty for the entire chiller, required BACnet communication capabilities, and a manufacturing lead time of 8-12 weeks. The solicitation was posted on April 13, 2016, with an extremely tight bid submission deadline of April 14, 2016, leaving vendors with minimal preparation time. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating required insurance and licensing for potential installation services, though the university reserves the right to not utilize the quoted installation services.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications and requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves replacing existing campus infrastructure with a new air-cooled chiller unit. The total project budget or specific award value was not clearly stated in the available documents. Vendors are required to submit detailed pricing that breaks down the chiller unit cost, shipping expenses, and potential installation costs separately. The controls portion and Energy Management System (EMS) work are explicitly noted as being outside the current procurement scope. Interested vendors must carefully review the technical specifications, particularly the communication protocol requirements, mechanical plans, and installation site drawings to ensure full compliance with the university's needs.