Smpd HVAC units replacement project 2022

The City of St. Marys Public Works Department issued a sealed-bid solicitation for removal, disposal, and replacement of ten HVAC units at the St. Marys Police Department building located at 563 Point Peter Road, St. Marys, Georgia, with bids due March 31, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

The scope requires installation of one 7.5-ton, six 5-ton, and three 6-ton Carrier heat pump rooftop units (or pre-approved equivalents), each equipped with 16KW auxiliary electric heat and PRO1 T855 digital programmable thermostats. The contractor must perform all electrical disconnection and reconnection, removal and disposal of existing equipment, and structural and roof protection. Contract performance spans 60 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must be licensed in Georgia, maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation with employers' liability limits of $1 million per accident. A one-year warranty on all work is required. Contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

Bids were submitted on a lump-sum basis with itemized pricing for each unit type, in one original and two copies, in sealed envelopes submitted in person only; faxed or email submissions were not accepted. The City reserved the right to accept or reject any or all bids and waive irregularities. Liquidated damages of $200 per day apply for each day beyond the 60-day completion deadline. No permit fees are charged to the contractor.

Sam Pickren A/C was awarded the contract at $78,635.30 for complete removal and replacement of all ten units.