The Ohio Department of Public Safety is seeking a qualified general contractor to replace the existing cooling tower at its Shipley Building in Columbus, Ohio. The scope includes demolition of the current tower, installation of a new stainless‑steel cooling tower system, associated HVAC water‑treatment equipment, pumps, variable‑frequency drives, and all related electrical, low‑voltage, grounding, raceway, and identification work. The contractor must comply with Ohio public‑facility construction standards, prevailing‑wage requirements, domestic‑steel mandates, EDGE participation (5 % goal), and SUPR program enrollment. The bid is to be submitted electronically via BidExpress, with a bid security equal to 10 % of the total bid amount, and the project is slated for installation in March 2027.
• Replace existing cooling tower and install new 304‑stainless‑steel tower, panels, and structural members.
• Provide HVAC water‑treatment plant, pumps, VFDs, and full electrical/low‑voltage integration.
• Meet Ohio prevailing‑wage, domestic‑steel, EDGE (5 % participation), and SUPR compliance requirements; submit all certifications within three days of award.