Description
The Missoula County Detention Facility requires a comprehensive upgrade of its cooling system, including demolition of existing equipment, installation of a new water‑cooled chiller, groundwater well system, heat exchangers, pumps, and associated electrical and control work. The project is budgeted at approximately $1 million for the core scope with an optional $550 k alternate. It is a fixed‑price, public‑works contract subject to prevailing‑wage and bonding requirements.
• Demolition of existing cooling tower, chiller, boiler, pumps, and related piping.
• Installation of new water‑cooled chiller (270 tons), chilled‑water pump, heat‑exchanger packages, and a groundwater supply/injection well system with directional‑drilled piping.
• Full mechanical, electrical, and control systems integration, including VFDs, DDC/PLC, and testing & balancing.
• Required bid bond (10 % of bid), performance bond, GRT, and compliance with Montana prevailing‑wage and resident‑preference policies.