Walk-in Cooler and Freezer

Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks a qualified contractor to supply, deliver, and fully install a new walk‑in combination cooler/freezer in its on‑campus food pantry, replacing existing reach‑in units. The contractor must handle removal of old equipment, reuse or replace wall brackets, shim a sloped floor, relocate lighting and sprinkler heads, and complete all work—including refrigeration charging with R‑449a—by the end of June 2026. The specification calls for an AmeriKooler two‑compartment unit with detailed construction, insulation, door, lighting, and condensing‑unit requirements, plus a one‑year no‑leak guarantee on refrigerant lines. All work is to be performed under a sealed‑bid RFB process, with questions due April 9 and bids due April 20, 2026. • Supply and install a 7‑ft‑11″ × 29‑ft‑9″ × 9‑ft walk‑in cooler/freezer (freezer + cooler compartments) per detailed AmeriKooler specs. • Remove existing units, reuse or replace wall brackets, shim sloped floor, and relocate light fixtures and sprinkler heads. • Provide all labor, materials, refrigerant (R‑449a), testing, and a 1‑year no‑leak guarantee; electrical wiring and permits are excluded. • Complete delivery, installation, and testing no later than June 30, 2026; contract effective May 1, 2026 (or later after signatures).