Furnish and deliver a cooling tower

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking to procure a new cooling tower and pump for Parking Garage One through a competitive solicitation. The specific procurement involves furnishing and delivering one stainless steel cooling tower matching the EVAPCO Model AT14-2G6, with precise technical requirements including a 304 welded stainless steel basin, 3 kW stainless steel heater, 208V three-phase motor with variable speed drive, and a single cell 900 MBH cooling capacity. Complementing the cooling tower, the vendor must also provide a Bell & Gossett e1510 pump with 5 HP, 1800 RPM, 73% efficiency, and 150 GPM capacity. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory bidders conference on March 8, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, with questions due by April 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Offers must be submitted via email to brindlra@musc.edu by April 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with an award announcement planned for April 15, 2024. Vendors must hold their offers open for a minimum of sixty calendar days and provide all-inclusive pricing for delivery to the Central Energy Plant at 130 Bee Street, Charleston, SC.

The solicitation allows for South Carolina resident contractor preferences of 2% or 4% for qualified vendors under SC Code Section 11-35-1524, requiring appropriate documentation and certifications. Vendors must meet extensive compliance requirements, including conducting criminal background checks and ten-panel drug screens for employees, maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage, and adhering to the Drug-Free Workplace Act for contracts valued at $50,000 or more. All goods must be shipped FOB destination, subject to inspection and warranty requirements, and comply with safety standards from NFPA, UL, ANSI, and OSHA. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications and comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in infrastructure replacement or upgrade. The contract will be governed by South Carolina law, with MUSC reserving the right to inspect goods throughout the manufacturing and delivery process. Vendors must also certify compliance with South Carolina's illegal immigration requirements and provide appropriate documentation demonstrating their qualifications and capabilities.