CO Lab Chiller Condensate Loop Replacement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is soliciting bids for the CO Lab Chiller Condensate Loop Replacement project located at their Central Office Lab in Jefferson City, Missouri. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking a qualified contractor to comprehensively remove and replace all condensate piping on the condensate loop, including all backflow preventers, valves, and checks. The project requires replacing seven specific pumps and skids with Bell & Gossett or equivalent three-phase variable speed pumps: three 25 h.p., two 20 h.p., and two 7.5 h.p. units. Deliverables include installation of new insulation, heat trace to the cooling tower, replacement of pressure sensors and gauges, and all necessary electrical work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM, with written questions due by November 14, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Bids are due on November 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST, with the contract requiring completion by April 19, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a lump sum pricing model.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Bidders must provide a bid bond or financial guarantee of 5% of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must furnish a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price. The project requires specific insurance coverage, including $4 million in general liability and automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Liquidated damages of $700 per day will be assessed for late completion. The contractor must use Victaulic fittings instead of welded fittings and is responsible for coordinating control functions with Johnson Controls. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving pump replacements, piping work, and electrical modifications suggests a significant investment. The contractor must provide quality management oversight, as MoDOT will not provide daily inspection but will conduct hold point inspections with 24-hour advance notice.