Reibold Building Cooling Tower Replacement

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners is seeking competitive bids to replace the existing HVAC cooling tower at the Reibold Building in Dayton, Ohio. The project includes demolition of the existing tower, supply and installation of a new cooling tower, associated piping, controls, and testing to bring the system to current code and efficiency standards. The Engineer’s estimate is $475,000, and the County requires a 10 % bid bond (or certified check) with a 100 % performance bond upon award. Bids must be submitted electronically by 1:30 pm on October 14, 2026. A mandatory pre‑bid meeting and site walk‑through will be held on September 28, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder, with substantial completion required by April 30, 2027. • Location: 14 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402 (Reibold Building) • Scope: Full removal of existing cooling tower and installation of a new HVAC cooling tower, including all related mechanical work, controls, and testing • Estimated project value: $475,000 (Engineer’s estimate) • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: September 28, 2026, 10:00 am (attendance required) • Bid submission deadline: October 14, 2026, 1:30 pm (electronic) • Questions deadline: October 7, 2026, 12:00 pm (via OpenGov portal) • Required bonds: 10 % bid bond or certified check; 100 % performance bond after award • Substantial completion: April 30, 2027 (≈ 7 months of work) • Prevailing wage and OSHA compliance required • Contractor must provide qualifications, financial statements, and insurance (minimum $1 M per occurrence, $2 M aggregate)