PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Request for Proposals
HVAC Equipment Hot Water Air Handling Unit, AHU#14,
Replacement and Installation
Proposal
The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the removal,
replacement, and installation of existing Air Handling Unit (AHU) #14 and associated hot
water supply system.
Background Information
The existing AHU and hot water piping system was installed at the St. Cloud Nutrient, Energy,
and Water (NEW) Recovery Facility in 1999, and is located in the Pretreatment/Headworks
Building.
Existing Equipment
Location:
Existing system details:
Unti Serial No.
Years in Service:
525 60 Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
TRANE M-Series Climate Changer Air Handler
K04C43556, Unit Model No. MCCB014UA0A0UA
1999 – current
Equipment Specifications and Scope of Services
• Standard galvanized casing
• Aluminum outside air, face, and bypass dampers with Belimo electric actuators
• Direct drive plenum fan, TEFC motor with aluminum impeller
• 2 row heating coil with stainless steel casing, with corrosion inhibiting coatings
• Stainless steel duct connections with insulation
• ABB VFD, Model ACH 580 and electrical control panel
• Electrical controls, stainless steel capillary tube freeze stat, with auto reset
• B&G circulating pump Model E60
• 3” black pipe with flanged connections, insulated with vinyl jacket, BLUE
• 3” Apollo model 87A20802 316 stainless steel ball valves
• Trerice 620B pressure gauges 0-100psi with stainless steel 3/4" isolation ball valves
• Trerice BX9 adjustable angle thermometer stainless steel 0-240F with thermowell
• DAP shipping terms
• Removal, installation, and startup services
• Controls and programing integration to customer’s existing building automation system,
BAS, (Alerton)
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Completion of installation shall not exceed three (3) consecutive days after a pre-approved
start date with the customer.
Resources Available
Site visit for measurements; see contact details in Additional Information below to schedule
site visit.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted by 4pm (CST) on the date listed below in Schedule and are to
be submitted via email to:
Jacob.Ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us
Subject: RFP-HVAC AHU#14 Replacement and Installation
Vendor Selection Process
The proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience of the
vendor/supplier, the anticipated cost of services, and other appropriate factors (see below).
Selection criteria shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following factors:
1. Related professional experience, specific project responsibility and availability of key
personnel assigned to the project.
2. Vendor/supplier recent experience in the provision of comparable HVAC systems and
design services including references.
3. Current lead times.
4. Anticipated cost.
As the contracting authority, the City of St. Cloud shall make the final decision concerning
vendor selection. The City reserves the right to negotiate professional services from the
selected consultant(s) as deemed necessary to fulfill the complete project intent. The City
reserves the right to terminate the contract and delete all remaining work tasks at its
discretion.
Schedule
Request For Proposals Advertised
Questions/site visits accepted
Proposals Due
Tentative Selection Announced
Finalize Work Plan, Fees and Contract
February 13, 2026
February 20, 2026
4:00 PM(CST) on February 27, 2026
March 2026
March 2026
Additional Information
Submit any questions, via email, to the Wastewater Services Manager by the date listed
above.
Mr. Jacob Ethen, Wastewater Services Manager
Jacob.Ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us
Site visits may be arranged with Mr. Jacob Ethen by phone (320-255-7226) or the email
address listed above.
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