University of Minnesota Ionwave #10256.2026.09.06.mw

University of Minnesota Solicits RO and DI Water Tank Exchange Services for 65 Systems

The University of Minnesota Facilities Management is seeking a contractor to provide Reverse Osmosis (RO) and De-Ionized (DI) Water Tank Exchange Services for 65 systems across three campus districts. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota Facilities Management - Serving East Bank, Health Sciences, and St. Paul districts - Products/Services Requested: - Exchange services for a wide range of RO and DI water tanks - Includes Charcoal, Mixed Bed, Carbon, Duo Bed, and Mixed Bed TI tanks - Tank sizes range from 9 to 14 inches in diameter and 42 to 67 inches in height - Over 50 unique tank line items with specific part numbers and exchange frequencies (6 to 52 weeks) - Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, and materials - Adaptation of fittings and hoses to existing university plumbing and monitoring devices at no extra charge - Coordination with district representatives, marking tanks with exchange dates, and providing service tickets - Management of building access and permits as needed - Responsive workforce with relevant experience required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Firm pricing required for the first two years, with options for price adjustments in years three and four - Detailed price list and tank specifications provided in attachments - Service must cover both scheduled and on-demand exchanges - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the solicitation; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Estimated contract value is not specified but likely falls within a moderate range for multi-year, multi-site water treatment services.

Description

The University of Minnesota Facilities Management is soliciting proposals for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and De-ionized Water (DI) Tank Exchange Services for sixty-five systems across three Twin Cities Campus Districts: East Bank, Health Sciences, and St. Paul. The services require a supervised and responsive workforce capable of completing the tank exchanges as specified by the University. The awarded contractor will be responsible for all activities related to the RO/DI tank exchange services, including coordination with district representatives and adherence to schedules or on-demand requests. The solicitation includes detailed attachments such as project approach, references, staffing plans, price lists, and campus loading zone maps to assist prospective bidders.

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