Valley Hi Kitchen Walk-in Freezer/Cooler Refrigeration Replacement

The McHenry County Procurement Division issued a competitive sealed‑bid solicitation for the replacement of a walk‑in freezer and cooler at the Valley Hi Kitchen facility in Woodstock, Illinois. The scope includes full removal of the existing refrigeration units, replacement of line‑set piping, installation of comparable new condenser and evaporator units, elevation of equipment on an 18‑inch stand, start‑up, demonstration, training, and provision of warranties and operation manuals. Bidders were required to submit a bid bond equal to at least 10 % of the total bid, and all submissions were due electronically by 9:00 AM CST on March 28 2025. The bid opening was conducted via a Microsoft Teams webinar at 1:00 PM CST the same day. The contract was awarded to Growchy Industries, a firm qualified to perform commercial refrigeration retrofits. • Scope: demolition, line‑set replacement (~65‑75 ft), new walk‑in freezer/cooler installation, equipment elevation, start‑up & training. • Requirements: 10 % bid bond, 1‑year equipment/materials warranty plus 60‑day labor warranty, electronic submission portal, and compliance with prevailing‑wage and insurance provisions. • Timeline: solicitation posted March 7 2025, site‑visit request window March 7 2025, questions due March 20 2025, addenda posted March 24 2025, bid deadline March 28 2025, bid opening March 28 2025.