University of South Carolina Supplier systems #260208-01

Cooling Tower 1 Replacement and Infrastructure Upgrades at University of South Carolina West Energy Plant

The University of South Carolina is seeking bids for a major upgrade to its West Energy Plant Cooling Tower 1 at the Columbia campus. - Government Buyer: - University of South Carolina (Columbia campus) - Project Scope: - Replacement of Cooling Tower 1 with a new 2400-ton stainless steel induced draft cooling tower (basis of design: EVAPCO AT 424-4036) - Demolition of existing cooling towers and condenser water piping - Installation of new cooling tower steel, piping, and associated mechanical, electrical, and structural work - Installation of variable frequency drives, automatic isolation valves, basin heater control panels, and removable motor davit - New and replacement pumps (condenser water, chilled water, secondary chilled water, free cooling heat exchanger pumps) - Electrical upgrades including panels, motor control centers, transformers, and switchgear - Products & Equipment (with part numbers and quantities): - Cooling Tower CT-1 (1, 2400 tons, EVAPCO AT 424-4036 basis of design) - Cooling Tower Cells: CT-1A, CT-1B, CT-1C (each 1, 800 tons); CT-4A, CT-4B (each 1, 800 tons); CT-2A, CT-2B (each 1, 1200 tons) - Variable Frequency Drives (M-201) for Cooling Towers 1 & 2 (1 each) - Condenser Water Pumps: CP-1 (1, 6600 GPM), CP-2 (1, 5640 GPM), CP-4 (1, 4800 GPM) - Chilled Water Pumps: CHWP-1 (1, 3840 GPM), CHWP-2 (1, 3190 GPM), CHWP-3 (1, 2740 GPM), CHWP-4 (1, 2560 GPM), CHWP-5 (1, 3840 GPM) - Secondary Chilled Water Pumps: SCHWP-A/B/C (1 each, 4150 GPM) - Free Cooling Heat Exchanger (FCHX-1, 1) and Pump (FCP-1, 1, 4360 GPM) - Basin Heaters (4, 20 kW each), Basin Heater Control Panel (1, 200A NEMA 4X) - Automatic Isolation Valve (1), Removable Motor Davit (1) - Structural steel framing, welding, and inspection services - Electrical equipment and panels - Services: - Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work for installation - Special inspection services for welding, bolting, steel erection, and mechanical systems per building codes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Coordination to maintain existing plant roof warranty - Phased shutdowns to minimize campus disruption - Strict adherence to AWS D1.1/D1.3 welding standards and IBC Chapter 17 inspection protocols - Comprehensive inspection and reporting throughout the project - OEMs: - EVAPCO (basis of design for cooling tower) - Project Location: - 530 Main St, Columbia, SC 29208 (West Energy Plant, University of South Carolina)

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of Cooling Tower 1 at the University of South Carolina's West Energy Plant. The project involves installing a 2400-ton cooling tower on the plant roof, including all associated mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. The procurement is classified under construction services and is conducted via an Invitation for Bids. The solicitation is sealed, and multiple offers are not allowed. The response deadline is May 28, 2026, at 2:30 PM EDT.

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