Description
The Ohio State University is seeking a qualified contractor to replace aging chiller equipment in two campus facilities – Aronoff Laboratory and Hagerty Hall – as part of FY 25‑26 capital improvements. The scope includes demolition of existing chillers, installation of new water‑cooled and air‑cooled chillers, associated pumps, refrigerant piping, monitoring systems, electrical upgrades, fire‑stop work, crane‑lift operations, and full commissioning. The contract is a single‑prime‑contract award valued at approximately $1.26 M, with a required substantial‑completion timeline of 650 consecutive days from the Notice‑to‑Proceed. Bidders must meet Ohio prevailing‑wage requirements, enroll in the SUPR program, comply with the EDGE diversity goal (5 % participation), and submit all required certifications and guarantees electronically via BidExpress.
• Replace one 70‑ton chiller at Aronoff Lab and two 220‑ton chillers at Hagerty Hall.
• Provide new pumps, refrigerant‑monitoring system, electrical upgrades, fire‑stop, and crane‑lift services.
• Must satisfy domestic‑steel, prevailing‑wage, SUPR, and EDGE program mandates.