Description
The County is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the cooling tower and associated HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at the Missoula County Detention Facility, including an optional water‑cooled chiller addition. The scope covers demolition of existing equipment, drilling and installation of groundwater supply and injection wells, installation of new heat exchangers, pumps, a water‑cooled chiller (optional), control systems, and all required electrical work, plus site restoration. The contract is fixed‑price, includes prevailing‑wage and resident‑preference requirements, and may run up to five years with a work completion target of mid‑May 2027.
• Demolition of existing cooling tower, chiller, boiler, pumps, glycol feeder, and related piping.
• Ground‑water well program (supply & injection wells) and buried pipe installation with directional drilling.
• Installation of flat‑plate heat exchangers, new water‑cooled chiller (optional), new pumps, glycol feeder tank, VFDs, and full control/SCADA integration.
• Electrical upgrades, including new breakers, VFDs, and conduit work, all to NEC standards.
• Mandatory compliance with Montana prevailing‑wage rates, 5 % retainage, and warranty/insurance requirements.