Scdmv aiken HVAC

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is soliciting bids for an HVAC replacement project at its Aiken facility located at 1755 Richland Ave E, Aiken, SC 29801. The procurement involves replacing two existing 5-ton R22 heat pump condensing units and associated air handlers with new 410A units of equivalent capacity and voltage. Key deliverables include removal and disposal of existing equipment, installation of new condensing units, air handlers, heat strips, thermostats, drain pans, and ductwork insulation, with metal-shielded exterior line sets. Contractors must complete all work within three days of implementation during specified business hours. Questions from potential bidders are due by April 26, 2023, at 5:00 PM, with offers required by May 3, 2023, at 9:00 AM through www.procurement.sc.gov. The SCDMV will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with award notification scheduled for May 4, 2023.

Bidders must possess a valid HVAC contractor license and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Auto Liability, and $1,000,000 Worker's Compensation. There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but the solicitation includes state procurement preferences for resident vendors, contractors, and subcontractors. Contractors must register as a South Carolina vendor and execute a non-disclosure acknowledgment form prior to commencing work. The contract includes a one-year warranty on parts and labor, with a five-year warranty on compressors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement requires fixed pricing for all materials and labor as a single line item cost. Contractors must submit detailed equipment summaries including makes and models of all components, with no bid bond required for this procurement.