Furnish Syracuse Metro WWTP: UV-17 Unit Ventilator Replacement

Onondaga County is seeking a licensed HVAC contractor to replace Unit Ventilator 17 (UV-17) at the Syracuse Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant through a Request for Bid (RFB-0011273). The procurement involves a comprehensive air handling unit replacement within the Existing Screen and Grit (ES&G) process building, with specific technical requirements including a 28,000 CFM capacity ventilation system and a steam coil with 2,276 MBH capacity. Bidders must be licensed HVAC contractors with a minimum of 5 years of industrial HVAC systems experience, demonstrating prior completion of at least three projects involving air handling units of 15,000 CFM or larger within the past 5 years, with specific experience in wastewater treatment plant environments. The project timeline is 90 days from purchase order issuance, with a subsequent 2-week performance period. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the treatment plant, and a bid submission deadline of September 25, 2025, at 2:27 PM. The contract will commence on October 15, 2025, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods, and requires a 5% bid security and 100% performance security bond.

The RFB does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. The project requires integration with the facility's existing SCADA system, indicating potential complexity in technological compatibility. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves a lump-sum pricing model with optional time and materials rates for unforeseen work. The contract term suggests a comprehensive replacement project with potential for long-term engagement through renewal options. The technical specifications and rigorous contractor qualifications indicate a sophisticated infrastructure improvement project aimed at maintaining critical wastewater treatment plant ventilation systems. The requirement for extensive prior experience in similar industrial environments suggests a preference for contractors with demonstrated capability in complex mechanical systems installations.