Buckley SFB - BDOC Chiller Replacement

The U.S. Space Force at Buckley Space Force Base is seeking a qualified contractor to replace an existing chilled‑water system and install a new Trane‑series chiller (20 tons, two 10‑ton circuits) along with associated air‑handling equipment. The work includes engineering design (design‑build), seismic and vibration isolation, glycol loop flushing and recharge, integration with the existing Building Automation System, and full commissioning. The contractor must provide PE‑stamped drawings, comply with Air Force Civil Engineering standardization, and coordinate site access and security clearances. The solicitation is an RFQ with a quote deadline of 9 Sept 2026; a mandatory site visit (encouraged) occurs on 1 Sept 2026. Key points: • Replace existing chiller with Trane‑series, 20 ton capacity, using R‑454B refrigerant. • No replacement of CRAHs (project descoped). • Design‑build contract; PE stamp required; seismic engineer needed. • Glycol system: flush and recharge with 30 % propylene glycol (~55 gal). • Integration with Niagara 4 EMCS; network drops and BACnet/IP required. • Lead times up to 6 months; performance period adjusted accordingly. • Contractor must provide up to 3 personnel for site visit, obtain base sponsorship.