Rickenbacker bldg. 2000 HVAC replacement

The Adjutant General's Department, State of Ohio is requesting quotes for HVAC replacement at Rickenbacker Building 2000 in Columbus under RFQ SRC0000041227, with quotes due August 31, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance at the walkthrough is required. All quotes must be submitted online through OhioBuys; email submission is not permitted.

The scope encompasses replacement of one 125-ton Trane chiller unit, three air handler units (AHU-1, AHU-2, AHU-3), one 5-ton Trane condenser unit, related Variable Frequency Drives for return and supply air handlers, and assessment and replacement of Variable Air Volume boxes as required. Work includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of new equipment meeting or exceeding current specifications, replacement of water piping and control wiring, and manufacturer system start-up verification. New equipment must comply with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Code 3-410-01 and ASHRAE standards and be compatible with the existing Metasys system for remote monitoring. All work must adhere to OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contractors must coordinate with 121st Civil Engineering a minimum of ten business days prior to starting work.

Quotes must be structured in four contract line items: CLIN 0001 (chiller), CLIN 0002 (AHUs), CLIN 0003 (condenser), and CLIN 0004 (VAV assessment and replacement). Each quote must include itemized labor, parts, materials, equipment rental, incidental expenses, and a detailed construction schedule. Unit costs cannot exceed three decimal places. Prices remain fixed and valid for 60 days from the bid due date.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Required compliance documentation includes Accord Certificate or Certificate of Liability Insurance, current BWC certification, Secretary of State Charter/Registration Number, Affirmative Action Program Verification Form, Contractor/Subcontractor Affirmation and Disclosure Form, and applicable MBE, EDGE, VBE, or WBE certifications. Funding is subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and availability of National Guard Bureau cooperative agreements. Contact Mr. Melvin Baez at 614-492-4503 or melvin.baez@us.af.mil (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).