DRC-25L354 MCI-DYS Mechanical Controls

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a qualified general‑contractor to replace and upgrade mechanical control systems at the Marion Correctional Institution. The scope includes removal and installation of seven air‑cooled scroll chillers, replacement of the domestic hot‑water system in Building 3, integration of new controls and refrigerant‑leak detection, and two optional alternates (cabinet unit heaters and chilled‑water pumps). The contract is a single‑prime, 360‑day project with a base‑bid value of $2.42 M and two alternates valued at $257.8 K and $268.6 K respectively. Bidders must comply with Ohio’s domestic‑steel requirement, prevailing‑wage rules, the 5 % EDGE participation goal, and must be enrolled in the State’s SUPR program. All bids are to be submitted electronically via BidExpress by August 19, 2026. • Base‑bid scope: replacement of seven chillers, hot‑water system, controls, and refrigerant‑leak detectors. • Alternates (optional): Cabinet unit heaters and chilled‑water pumps with VFDs. • Mandatory compliance: Domestic‑steel clause (ORC 153.011), 5 % EDGE participation, prevailing‑wage, SUPR enrollment, and U.S.–only service execution. • Procurement details: Pre‑bid meeting on August 6, 2026 (strongly encouraged); electronic bid submission only; bid guaranty of 10 % of base + alternates or completed bid‑security form.