Weslaco walk in cooler compressor replacement

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids for the Weslaco Walk-In Cooler Compressor Replacement project, located in Hidalgo County, Texas. The procurement involves the removal and replacement of a rooftop unit with a 4hp Russell condenser and the installation of a secondary automatic switching redundant 4hp Russell system. Contractors must provide comprehensive installation services, including connections to existing controls, whips, hardware, condensate piping, insulation, and all materials necessary for a fully functional system. Qualified bidders must have technicians registered with TDLR as ACR technicians with at least 3 years of experience, certified ACR technicians with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or HVAC contractor Type "A" license holders with at least 1 year of experience. Bidders must also possess TDLR Master Electrician licenses. Electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on February 14, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of February 19, 2025. The contract term runs from the effective date through August 31, 2025, with a potential six-month extension option.

The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard Texas state contracting forms indicate preferences for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) vendors and Texas-based businesses. Contractors must complete various mandatory forms, including an Information and Certifications Form, W-9, Direct Deposit Authorization, and Texas Identification Number application. The project requires a one-year warranty on materials and labor, with contractors obligated to respond to warranty calls within 48 hours. DPS will withhold 10% retainage from the final payment until all work is accepted and warranty documentation is received. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the project involves the installation of two rooftop units with associated equipment and connections. Bidders are required to submit pricing for two line items: Replacement Unit with Installation and Redundant Unit with Installation, both to be priced as complete projects.