Replacement of Screw Compressors for Chiller Package #1 and #2

The Morris County Park Commission is seeking bids for Contract No. 95-25, a project to replace two screw compressors at the William G. Mennen Sports Arena located at 161 E Hanover Avenue in Morris Township, New Jersey. The procurement involves disconnecting and removing two existing screw compressors and installing two new bare compressors for chiller package #1 and #2, along with changing the chillers' refrigeration oil and performing startup procedures for each new compressor. The project requires contractors to comply with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 for refrigerant reclamation and recovery, and adhere to New Jersey prevailing wage rates. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 10 a.m., with sealed bids due on September 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Morris County Park Commission's Administration Headquarters. Bidders must submit a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond for 10% of the total bid price (not exceeding $20,000), along with a Certificate of Surety, and complete the project within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must submit various documentation including an Ownership Disclosure Statement, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and proof of business registration. Contractors must have successfully installed at least two industrial-grade refrigeration systems within the past five years and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate. The project involves replacing existing FES GEA Model 195 GME screw compressors with owner-furnished GEA 195GMXE screw compressors, with one chiller package required to remain operational during improvements. Contractors must follow specific technical requirements, including compliance with ASHRAE/ANSI 15 Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration and ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Pressure Piping Code. The project includes a one-year warranty on materials and labor, with the owner separately handling the removal of existing GEA Mico control panels and installation of new GEA Omni control panels.