AHU Replacement & Repair - McKinley Ave

COTA is seeking a qualified HVAC contractor to replace failed and deteriorated components on several air handling units at the McKinley Avenue facility. The work includes replacing the supply blower motor and blower wheel on M-1 AHU-03, the top and bottom heating coils on Innovent AHU-2, and the leaking heating coil(s) on Innovent AHU-10.

The project aims to restore each unit to safe, reliable operation, bringing back dependable heating and airflow and reducing the risk of unplanned HVAC outages. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment, coordinate shutdowns with COTA Facilities to limit disruption, and complete installation, startup, testing, and commissioning for each unit.

COTA seeks a qualified HVAC contractor to replace failed and deteriorated components on designated air handling units at the McKinley Avenue facility. The project will restore reliable heating and airflow, improve equipment performance, and reduce the risk of unplanned HVAC failures.

Restore each affected air handling unit to safe, reliable operating condition; replace failed motors, blower wheels, and leaking coils with compatible OEM components or COTA-approved equivalents; verify proper airflow and heating performance; and minimize disruption to COTA operations during execution.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, rigging, transportation, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Services include field verification; shutdown coordination; removal and disposal of existing components; installation of replacement Baldor supply blower motors and Greenheck blower wheels on M-1 AHU-03; replacement of top and bottom heating coils on Innovent AHU-2; replacement of leaking heating coil(s) on Innovent AHU-10; piping reconnection; replacement of disturbed seals, gaskets, and insulation; startup, testing, commissioning, cleanup, and restoration of affected units to service.

Bids received after the scheduled due date and time for submission will not be accepted. Bids submitted in any other format other than via the online procurement portal, including but not limited to, hard copy (mailed or hand delivered), facsimile, or emailed submittals, will not be accepted.

Bids received in response to this Invitation for Bids (IFB) shall be evaluated to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4220.1G, and applicable State of Ohio procurement regulations. Award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) based on the lowest evaluated price.

Payments are anticipated to be made on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP)basis.

All pricing submitted in response to this Invitation for Bids (IFB) shall remain firm, fixed, and valid for a minimum period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the Bid Due Date.

Proof of Insurance (Upon Notice of Award): Certificates evidencing coverage meeting COTA's minimum insurance requirements.