W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Division of Plant Industry) intends to award a single‑source contract to W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. for comprehensive chiller repair services at the Doyle Conner Biological Control Rearing Facility. The work includes removal and replacement of two tandem compressors, transducers, thermistors, refrigerant recovery, drier core replacement, system evacuation, re‑charging, start‑up, and functional testing, plus specialized programming to integrate the repairs with the existing JACE HVAC control system. The agency cites the contractor’s unique prior experience and proprietary system knowledge as the sole justification for a non‑competitive award. The anticipated contract value is between $41,000 and $60,000, with a submission deadline of September 24, 2026 and contract execution slated for June 30, 2027. • Service: HVAC/chiller repair, parts, labor, and control‑system programming. • Location: Doyle Conner Biological Control Rearing Facility, Tallahassee, FL. • Required expertise: JACE control system integration, refrigeration repair, and commissioning. • Estimated contract amount: $41‑60 K. • Deadline for vendor information: 2026‑09‑24. • Single‑source justification: Only W.W. Gay has the documented experience with this specific control architecture.