NIRC BLDG 34 AIR HANDLING UNIT AND CONTROLS REPLACEMENT BID DUE 10:00 AM; BID OPENS 11:00AM - Changes To Drawings/ Prior Approvals/Header Corrections

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking a contractor for the NIRC Building 34 Air Handling Unit and Controls Replacement project located in New Iberia, Louisiana. The procurement involves replacing existing air handling units 34A and 34B, including comprehensive piping modifications and control system updates. Two alternate phases are included: Alternate No. 1 involves converting Variable Air Volume (VAV) box controls from the old Building Management System (Insight) to the current Tridium system, and Alternate No. 2 focuses on converting hot water reheat controls using a similar system upgrade approach. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the New Iberia Research Center, with electronic bid submissions due by 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The public bid opening will occur at 11:00 AM via Zoom, with all project-related inquiries to be directed to BidQuestions@louisiana.edu until 5:00 PM on Monday, April 24, 2025. Bidders must be prepared to replace existing controllers and hot water valves according to specifications detailed on Sheets M103 and M104, with the buyer of record being Mary Borel and the project manager Phil Duplechin.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project encompasses jurisdictions in Jefferson Parish and New Orleans City, potentially offering opportunities for local contractors. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to work with complex HVAC control systems, specifically transitioning between Building Management Systems and integrating Tridium control technologies. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the air handling unit and controls replacement suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The procurement appears to require specialized mechanical and control systems expertise, with potential integration challenges involving existing HVAC infrastructure at the New Iberia Research Center. Contractors should be prepared to provide detailed technical proposals demonstrating their capability to successfully complete both the base project and the two alternate phases of system upgrades.