RFP 2026 PR 9409 Chiller Eddy Current Testing

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) is requesting proposals for eddy current examinations of nonferrous tubing in Trane chillers at ten chilled water plant locations across its service territory, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET via VendorLink. OUC reserves the right to award one or more contracts in whole or in part.

Minimum qualifications are mandatory pass/fail criteria: three years of eddy current testing experience with completion of at least three substantially similar projects within five years preceding the proposal due date; current written certification of compliance with ASTM E690 standards; at least one individual holding current Eddy Current Testing Level II or Level III certification under SNT-TC-1A; documented access to appropriate eddy current and data-acquisition equipment; a documented quality assurance or quality control program for nondestructive testing; and a written occupational safety program applicable to field testing activities. Testing must comply with ASTM E690 and be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, unless otherwise authorized. Final test reports must be submitted electronically within ten working days of completion.

The scope covers 57 chiller units with evaporator and condenser tubes ranging from approximately 141 to 1,498 tubes per unit across Downtown North, Downtown South, Downtown West, Millenia Mall, Lake Nona, Lockheed Martin, Vistana, OCCC South, OCCC North, Universal, and GOAA facilities. The contract term is five years with firm pricing for fiscal years 2026 through 2030; renewal option pricing for 2031 and 2032 is limited to Consumer Price Index adjustments. Proposers must submit separate unit costs for evaporator and condenser testing by chiller and location using the provided Microsoft Excel price schedule. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 minimum), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), and Workers' Compensation. Questions are due September 14, 2026, with addenda due September 18. No pre-response conference is scheduled. An Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit under Florida Statutes Section 787.06 and notarized affidavit are required. Suppliers accessing OUC's High and Medium Impact BES Cyber Systems must complete a seven-year background check and identity verification. All new hires and subcontractors must pass E-Verify employment eligibility verification.