Opportunity
El Paso Independent School District Ionwave #26-029 Addendum 1
Districtwide Water Treatment Services for HVAC Systems – El Paso ISD
Posted
June 09, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
26-029 Addendum 1
NAICS
561790, 325998, 238220
El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is seeking proposals for districtwide water treatment services to maintain and improve HVAC system efficiency and safety across approximately 71 schools serving 48,000 students. - Government Buyer: - El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), Procurement & School Resources Office - Scope of Services: - Professional water treatment for HVAC systems, including cooling towers, condenser water loops, chilled and hot closed loops, boilers, evaporative condensers, and humidifiers - Chemical treatment, cleaning, monitoring, reporting, and compliance with ASHRAE guidelines - Demand services for emergency and non-emergency situations with specified response times (2-hour and 24-hour) - Products Requested: - Chemical products for water treatment, including: - TBCH (part number: TBCH) - BUSAN 85 (part number: BUSAN 85) - SODIUM (part number: SODIUM) - HYPOCHLORITE 12.5% (part number: HYPOCHLORITE 12.5%) - Water treatment services for 37 cooling towers and annual bleed for 8,200 tons - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ASHRAE guidelines and environmental regulations - Detailed reporting and monitoring - Emergency response capabilities (2-hour response during and outside business hours, including weekends and holidays) - Annual lump sum for scheduled services, plus hourly rates for demand services - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; chemical product names are provided but not manufacturers.
Description
The El Paso Independent School District is seeking professional assistance to improve student and community experiences while supporting operational efficiency. The contract involves water treatment services for HVAC systems, including cooling towers, condenser water loops, chilled and hot closed loops, boilers, evaporative condensers, and humidifiers. Proper water treatment is essential to prevent scale, corrosion, and biofouling, which can reduce efficiency, increase costs, shorten equipment life, and pose health risks. The solicitation is a competitive sealed proposal with a non-mandatory pre-proposal informational conference scheduled.