Description
The City of Columbus is seeking a qualified HVAC contractor to provide comprehensive preventive‑maintenance and repair services for its municipal HVAC plant equipment on an annual basis. The scope includes visual and internal inspections of chillers, cooling‑tower maintenance, 24‑hour emergency response, optional infrared/vibration analysis, and a 12‑month warranty on parts and labor. The contract will initially run for three years with the possibility of two one‑year extensions, and the City may perform portions of the work in‑house. Bidders must submit a complete electronic response via OpenBids, include all mandatory forms, provide proof of E‑Verify compliance, and meet extensive insurance requirements.
• Preventive‑maintenance of ~50 chillers and ~20 cooling towers across multiple city facilities (Civic Center, County Jail, City Hall, etc.).
• Required services: annual visual & internal inspections, cooling‑tower servicing, 24 × 7 emergency response (≤ 1 hour), optional infrared/vibration analysis, and parts replacement (cost‑plus).
• Mandatory documentation: full bid form, pricing pages, qualifications, E‑Verify affidavit, conflict‑of‑interest affidavit, insurance certificates, and acknowledgment of all addenda.