Description
Ohio University is seeking bids for a comprehensive upgrade of the West Green Chilled‑Water Plant, including replacement of three 2,500‑ton centrifugal chillers, six cooling‑tower fans, and associated distribution pumps, along with extensive mechanical, electrical, and control system work. The project entails demolition of existing equipment, installation of new insulated piping, heat‑trace, variable‑frequency drives, new electrical panels, and full instrumentation and commissioning. The contract is a fixed‑price general contract with four optional alternates for additional MCC replacement, cooling‑tower electrical upgrades, plant‑controls enhancements, and condenser‑water piping flush. The work must be completed within 256 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a substantial‑completion milestone on June 11 2027.
• Mechanical scope: new chillers, cooling‑tower fans, distribution pumps, insulated hydronic piping, heat‑trace, and rolling‑door installation.
• Electrical scope: medium‑ and low‑voltage power distribution, VFDs, new panelboards, conduit, and comprehensive instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, vibration).
• Controls & commissioning: BAS integration, DDC I/O, refrigerant monitoring, and full system testing per ASHRAE 15 and Ohio code requirements.
• Optional alternates provide opportunities for MCC replacement, additional electrical upgrades, controls upgrade services, and full piping flush.