CoOp Cooling Tower installation

The City of New Haven, Connecticut, through the New Haven Board of Education (NHBOE), is soliciting proposals for the CoOp Cooling Tower Installation project located in New Haven County. The procurement involves the comprehensive removal of an existing Evapco LPT-829 cooling tower and installation of a new Delta TM-115412 cooling tower at the CO-OP School. The project's scope includes demolition, structural modifications, rigging, and complete installation of associated piping, electrical systems, insulation, and controls. Contractors must be prepared to coordinate a large crane operation, manage temporary street shutdowns, and secure police coordination during the installation. The evaluation criteria for this contract will be comprehensive, totaling 100 points distributed across competence (15%), corporate experience (20%), staffing capabilities (20%), cost (20%), quality assurance (5%), information adherence (5%), insurance (5%), and account management (10%). Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with proposal responses due by July 15, 2025, at 11:00 am.

The City of New Haven has established a 25% goal for minority and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts toward this objective. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates as specified in the Connecticut Department of Labor's wage schedule, with hourly rates ranging from $21.42 to $66.72 depending on trade classification. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability and workers' compensation. Contractors must also adhere to equal employment opportunity requirements and submit an EEOC compliance packet, with associated fees ranging from $100 to $4,000 based on contract value. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the cooling tower installation, including the Delta TM-115412 model with a flow rate of 1,300 GPM and heat load of 6,500,000 BTU/hr, suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The contract term is one year, with potential renewal options at the city's discretion, and the project will require detailed documentation of workforce demographics and daily work activities.