Division of administration air-cooled, rotary-screw water chiller

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of a new 300-ton air-cooled, rotary-screw water chiller for the Central Energy Plant at the Doyle Conner Complex in Tallahassee, Florida. The chiller must meet detailed technical specifications related to performance, controls, and installation requirements, and acceptable manufacturers include Trane, Daikin, Carrier, and York. The procurement includes a 10-year warranty on parts, labor, and refrigerant. Key dates include the release of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) on January 17, 2023, a deadline for written inquiries on January 27, 2023, and a bid due date of February 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET, with an anticipated award posting on February 27, 2023. The public bid opening will be held via teleconference on February 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM ET.

The contract opportunity is open to all responsive and responsible bidders, and no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned in the provided information. Additionally, no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the details on potential award values or budget ranges are not specified. The selected vendor will be responsible for the supply and delivery of the chiller unit, as a separate competitive solicitation will be issued by FDACS for the installation of the chiller.