Dorrill Dining Hall - MAU and Chiller Replacement (Equipment)

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a single vendor to supply and deliver a new makeup‑air unit (MAU) and a 160‑ton rotary‑screw water chiller for the Dorrill Dining Hall at Longwood University. The scope is equipment‑only; installation, commissioning, and civil work are covered by separate contracts. Required units must meet specific performance, size, and certification criteria (AHRI, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE 62.1/90.1) and be shipped in sections not exceeding 7‑ft‑10‑in. Bids are evaluated on a unit‑price basis with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder awarded. The solicitation includes a pre‑bid conference, a strict bid‑submission deadline (Feb 5 2021, 2 PM), and mandatory eVA vendor registration. The university encourages participation from Small Business, Women‑Owned, Minority‑Owned, and Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned firms but does not impose a formal set‑aside. The contract will be awarded to Trane Technologies, with delivery targeted for May 1 2021 and a 90‑day price‑validity period. • Equipment‑only procurement (MAU + chiller) for a university dining hall. • Detailed technical specs: 212 × 141 × 93 in MAU, 160‑ton chiller, VFD fans, MERV‑15 filters, R‑134a refrigerant. • Sealed‑bid, unit‑price competition; award to lowest net price; e‑Verify required for contracts > $50k.