Austin Afo #CSP 6100 CLMB347

Austin Energy DCP1 Condenser Water System Replacement – Cooling Towers, Pumps, VFDs, and Controls

The City of Austin, through Austin Energy, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive replacement of the condenser water system at District Cooling Plant #1 (DCP1) in downtown Austin. - Project Scope: - Demolition and installation of up to 10 cooling towers (CT-1 through CT-10) and 6 condenser water pumps (CWP-1 through CWP-6) - Supply and installation of: - Cooling towers (stainless steel, crossflow, induced draft) - Centrifugal water pumps - Variable frequency drives (VFDs) for cooling tower fans and pumps - General duty process valves (ball and butterfly) - Instrumentation (pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, vibration monitors) - Basin cleaning system (e.g., Puroflux PF-64 Series) - Structural steel supports and framing - Electrical panels, wiring, and controls (including PLC systems) - Hoists and cranes (e.g., Harrington NERM010L) - Painting, coating, and lightning protection systems - Services include: - Demolition, masonry, concrete, and stucco work - HVAC upgrades and installation - Structural steel fabrication and erection - Testing, adjusting, balancing, and commissioning of all systems - Environmental permitting, construction photography, hauling, and traffic control - Rental of mobile office trailers and portable toilets - Key OEMs highlighted: - ABB (variable frequency drives) - Grundfos (pumps) - Bray (valves) - Harrington Hoists and Cranes (hoists and cranes) - Puroflux (basin cleaning system) - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with the City’s Minority-owned and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goals - Mandatory site visits and phased construction to maintain continuous plant operation - Coordination with Austin Energy for critical shutdowns (limited to 2 days each, with minimum intervals) - Adherence to safety, environmental, and permitting regulations, including the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP) - Extended warranties: 7 years for cooling towers, 5 years for motors and VFDs - Estimated contract value: $20 million - Place of performance: District Cooling Plant 1, 300 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas

Description

Austin Energy's District Energy & Cooling is seeking proposals for the replacement of aging cooling towers at its Downtown Cooling Plant #1 (DCP1). The project involves comprehensive demolition and installation work, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and control systems upgrades. The solicitation requires compliance with the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP) and adherence to safety and environmental regulations. The estimated contract value is approximately $20 million, and the solicitation is open for competitive sealed proposals.

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