University of Akron Workday #1185351

Cooling Tower Replacement Design Services at University of Akron

This opportunity involves the replacement of Cooling Tower #2 at the University of Akron's Physical Facilities Operation Center. - Government Buyer: - The University of Akron, Department of Capital Planning and Facilities Management - Project Scope: - Demolition and removal of all three existing cooling tower cells, associated stairways, ladders, fill materials, and debris - Installation of three new stainless-steel cooling tower cells (capacity unchanged) - Preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, construction administration, and close-out documentation - Reuse of existing pumps, piping, electrical drives, and controls where applicable - Compliance with current fire, electrical, and other applicable codes - Services Requested: - Professional design services including program verification, schematic design, design development, bid and award support, construction administration (minimum 4 hours weekly onsite), and project closeout - Notable Requirements: - Experience with cooling tower replacement projects - Site coordination and prior work with the University of Akron preferred - General Contracting delivery method required - 5% EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity) participation goal - Compliance with state executive orders regarding service locations and prohibited entities - Estimated Contract Value: - Total project funding: $1,330,000 (estimated construction cost: $1,000,000) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice

Description

The University of Akron is requesting qualifications for the replacement of Cooling Tower #2 located on the rooftop of the Physical Facilities Operation Center at 146 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio. The project involves complete demolition and removal of the existing three cooling tower cells and installation of new stainless-steel cells with unchanged capacity. The scope includes preparing construction documents, cost estimates, construction administration, and close-out documentation. The replacement must comply with current fire, electrical, and other applicable codes, reusing existing structures where applicable.

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