Efficiency Review of Chiller Plants Operation & Maintenance

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide on‑demand expertise for the operation and maintenance of its campus chiller plants. The work includes a forensic evaluation of a specific York absorption chiller, a comprehensive review of all central chiller assets (centrifugal, heat‑recovery, geothermal, and thermal‑energy‑storage systems), development of repair and refurbishment cost estimates, creation of preventive‑maintenance plans, training programs for plant staff, and establishment of performance‑monitoring KPIs. The contract will be awarded on a time‑and‑material basis with milestone‑linked payments and will run for roughly three years. • Perform root‑cause analysis and repair planning for the York ST‑13F2‑46‑C‑X‑C absorption chiller. • Conduct an O&M efficiency review of all campus chiller plants (North Energy Exchange Center, heat‑recovery, geothermal loop, TES tank, etc.). • Deliver a preventive‑maintenance schedule, staff training curriculum, and KPI framework for ongoing performance tracking. • Provide itemized cost estimates for any refurbishment or replacement work identified during the review. • Submit a detailed fee proposal on a time‑and‑material basis, with payments tied to agreed‑upon milestones.