Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0426-283 Addendum 1

Cedar Rapids Solicits Bids for Valent Rooftop HVAC Unit and Controls Upgrade at Animal Care and Control Facility

The City of Cedar Rapids Facilities Maintenance Services Division is seeking bids for a comprehensive HVAC upgrade at the Animal Care and Control Facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids, Facilities Maintenance Services Division - Purchasing Services Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Valent (primary OEM specified for rooftop unit and controllers) - Alternate manufacturers permitted if products meet or exceed Valent specifications - Products/Services Requested: - One new rooftop HVAC unit (RTU-4), specified as Valent Model VXC-212-FH-25I-N-G2 or approved equivalent - Features: 25-ton packaged DX cooling, R-454B refrigerant, stainless steel indirect red gas heater, energy recovery core, inverter scroll compressors, BACnet MSTP controls, variable frequency drives, refrigerant leak detection, and multiple accessories - Warranty: 18 months (unit), 5 years (energy core), 25 years (heat exchanger), 5.5 years (compressors) - Five upgrade controllers for existing Valent RTUs (models VPRP-210-25C-351-A-1DX, VPRX-210-13C-251-A-1DX, VPRP-210-13B-25E-A-1DX, VPRX-210-10C-251-A-1DX) - Installation of one additional controller (already owned by the City) on an existing Valent RTU - Curb adaptation and installation services for new RTU - Proper removal and EPA-compliant disposal of old RTU - Factory start-up documentation and training for City staff - Unique/Notable Requirements: - OSHA 10 safety certification required for all on-site workers - Compliance with local preference, insurance, and bonding requirements - Bidders must provide manufacturer and model details for the RTU-4 - No price escalation allowed during the initial contract term - All bids must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal - Place of Performance: - Animal Care and Control Facility, 7241 Washington View Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of the RTU as part of an HVAC upgrade at the Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control Facility located at 7241 Washington View Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The scope includes providing and installing one new RTU-4 unit, upgrading five existing Valent RTU controllers, and installing an additional controller already owned by the City. The contractor is responsible for curb adaptation, proper disposal of the old unit per EPA guidelines, factory start-up documentation, and training for City staff. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's online procurement portal by May 8, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2026.

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