STAR Center Chiller 2 Replacement STEP 2

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
23-1128-ITB-C STEP 2
State
Florida
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Pinellas County is seeking a turn-key replacement of the Chiller #2 at the STAR Center located at 7887 Bryan Dairy Road in Largo, Florida through Invitation to Bid #23-1128-ITB-C. The project requires installing a new 900-ton water-cooled chiller to replace a failed existing unit in the central energy plant, critical for maintaining utility services for STAR Center tenants. Qualified contractors must possess a Florida Class A HVAC Contractors License with a minimum of ten years of experience performing large commercial water-cooled chiller replacements. The procurement involves comprehensive installation services, including equipment, materials, labor, permitting, and integration with existing Trane direct digital controls. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for September 13, 2023, with bid submissions due electronically via OpenGov by September 28, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The project requires providing a 10-year warranty covering parts, refrigerant, and labor, along with 10 years of preventative maintenance service. Evaluation will likely consider technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, and overall project approach.

The solicitation includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 3% for subcontractors, indicating a commitment to supporting smaller local businesses. Contractors must comply with extensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability, with Pinellas County named as an additional insured. The project allows for pre-approved chiller substitutes from manufacturers including Trane, Daikin, and York, with the condition that any substitute cannot require structural modifications to existing supports. The estimated building permit cost is $1,000, with a $50,000 contingency allocation included in the pricing structure. While specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and 10-year warranty suggest a significant investment in critical infrastructure replacement. E-Verify compliance is mandatory, and contractors must verify work authorization status for all employees hired after January 1, 2021.

Opportunity text

The existing chiller #2 has failed and is beyond its operational life. The project requires a turn-key installation of a new energy efficient 900 ton water-cooled chiller that is critical to the Central Energy plant to maintain current operating conditions. The STAR Center has an obligation to provide utility services (air conditioning system and chilled water) to the STAR Center tenants. This project will provide a more reliable air conditioning that is critical to the STAR center and tenant operations.

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