RFP - HVAC lower system replacement for Raw Water Intake Building

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Request for Proposals – Project 8941

HVAC lower system replacement for Raw Water Intake Building City of Grand Forks

Grand Forks, ND January 22, 2025

The City of Grand Forks is seeking a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install a turnkey HVAC system modification to the main floor and Caisson at the Raw Water Intake Building located at 600 S 3 ^rd St. including all required demolition, mechanical, and electrical installation work, and roofing work. The work shall also include any required subcontractors, system temperature controls, power and control wiring, painting, bond and insurance costs.

The existing main level and caisson heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system within the

City’s Raw Water Intake building has become problematic requiring numerous expensive repairs to keep the system operational. Ongoing maintenance is no longer feasible to keep the system running efficiently. The City is looking to replace the HVAC system.

Submission materials will be reviewed by the City of Grand Forks Water Works and Building Safety Departments. An award recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for review and approval.

1. Proposal for the project describing the proposed lower level HVAC system and overall operation and control sequences. Indicate proposed scope of work, work that is included and not

   included, and explain any anticipated exceptions. Identify potential options for the City’s

   consideration and any related additional cost or cost savings.

2. Manufacturer’s cut sheets and related information for proposed RTUs and other major HVAC

   system components and identify proposed equipment for installation.

3. Total cost of the project as proposed. Proposed project costs to be guaranteed until March 28, 2025. A performance and payment bond will be required for the full amount of the contract.

1. The deadline for submission of proposals is 4:00 pm CST on February 13, 2025.

   a) Inquires and questions can be made to:

   Dan Hanson, Water Operations Manager Eric Nelson, Water Plant Supervisor

   724 N 47th Street 955 South 58 ^th Street

   Grand Forks, ND 58203 Grand Forks, ND 58203

   701-738-8773 701-746-2595

   dahanson@grandforksgov.com esnelson@grandforksgov.com

2. Submissions can be mailed or emailed to Dan Hanson.
   
   
3. The City of Grand Forks reserves the right to waive irregularities, to reject any or all submissions, to re-solicit submissions, and to negotiate with selected respondents if such action is deemed to be in the City’s best interests.
   
   
4. Fees shall be negotiated with the successful contractor. If the fee cannot be agreed upon, the City reserves the right to terminate negotiations, then negotiate with the second and third ranked firms in order, if necessary, until a satisfactory contract has been negotiated.
   
   
5. All costs associated with proposal preparation shall be borne by the proposer. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals.
   
   
6. No member, officer, or employee of the City of Grand Forks, its governing body, or of any local public body having jurisdiction within the City of Grand Forks’ service area shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any resultant contract or the proceeds thereof.
   
   
7. A pre bid meeting will be held on January 29, 2024 at 9:00 am at the Raw Water Intake Building located at 600 S 3 ^rd St.