Description
The County seeks a qualified contractor to replace and upgrade the existing air‑cooled chiller system at the Central Administration Building, including installation of a new 92.25‑ton chiller, associated chilled‑water piping, air separator, expansion tank, chemical‑pot feeder, and a new vertical floor‑mounted air‑handling unit (AHU). The contractor must handle demolition of the existing equipment, provide power connections, perform ductwork modifications, conduct testing, commissioning, and deliver full as‑built documentation. The project is valued at approximately $699 k, spans 240 days, and imposes strict insurance, licensing, and E‑Verify requirements, with liquidated damages of $1,609 per day for schedule overruns.
• Install new 92.25‑ton air‑cooled chiller and supporting equipment in the existing cooling‑tower courtyard.
• Remove existing ceiling‑mounted AHU‑1, install new vertical floor‑mounted AHU, and modify related ductwork and chilled‑water piping.
• Provide all required permits, comply with Miami‑Dade County codes, maintain extensive documentation, and meet insurance/bonding thresholds.