Pelham WRRF Two 20-Ton HVAC Unit Replacement RFB

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), a South Carolina water authority, is requesting bids for replacement of two 20-ton wall-mounted HVAC units in the UV Disinfection Building at the Pelham Road Water Reclamation and Recycling Facility in Greer, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The scope includes complete replacement of both HVAC systems with new wall-mounted units rated for 460–480V, three-phase, 60Hz operation, dual-circuit refrigeration with R-454B refrigerant, four cooling stages, Schneider Electric Modicon M172 PLC controls, UL 508A compliant electrical panels, and multi-stage thermostats accurate to ±1°F. The contractor must perform all installation labor, materials, equipment, flex conduit, wiring, thermostat integration, condensate drain piping, startup services, removal and disposal of existing equipment, delivery and storage of new equipment, and site cleanup. Installation and startup must be completed by May 1, 2027. Bidders must provide three references for similar projects and submit shop drawings and specifications for ReWa approval prior to equipment purchase.

A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000. Performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required upon award for contracts exceeding $50,000; the surety company must appear on the Treasury Department's current list with an A.M. Best rating of A++. The contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, worker's compensation per South Carolina statutory requirements, and cyber and crime insurance of $1,000,000 and $500,000 respectively, with ReWa named as additional insured. A full-time supervisor must remain on site throughout the project. Bids are acceptable for 60 days from opening. Payment is via electronic funds transfer with all processing fees included in unit prices. A one-year warranty begins after a 30-day operational period with no issues detected.