Opportunity
University of North Florida SCIQuest #ITB 26-17
Award for Chilled Water Piping Modifications at UNF Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
Posted
February 26, 2026
Respond By
March 31, 2026
Identifier
ITB 26-17
NAICS
238220
This award notice details the University of North Florida's selection of Watts Mechanical & Fabrication Inc. for chilled water piping modifications at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. - Government Buyer: - University of North Florida (UNF) Procurement Services - Project location: Hodges Stadium, Building 46, UNF campus, Jacksonville, FL - Awarded Vendor: - Watts Mechanical & Fabrication Inc. - Scope of Work: - Demolition of existing chilled water piping, equipment, and associated components - Installation of new direct-buried pre-insulated chilled water piping, valves, and connections per 100% construction drawings - Trenching, backfill, site restoration, system testing, flushing, and coordination of required shutdowns - Contract Details: - Firm fixed price: $481,491 - Substantial completion required within 60 calendar days; final completion within 30 days thereafter - Liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays - Requirements: - Valid Florida Mechanical or General Contractor license - Bid, performance, and payment bonds - Compliance with all UNF and Florida statutory requirements - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are identified; the procurement is for construction services and installation per provided drawings.
Description
The University of North Florida (UNF) has awarded a contract for chilled water piping modifications at Hodges Stadium, Building 46, located on the UNF campus in Jacksonville, Florida. The project involves demolition of existing chilled water piping and installation of new direct-buried pre-insulated chilled water piping, valves, and connections as per 100% construction drawings. The contract was awarded to Watts Mechanical & Fabrication Inc. with an awarded amount of $481,491. The contractor is required to hold a valid Mechanical or General Contractor license and complete the work within specified timeframes, with liquidated damages applicable for delays.