Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #TMD26-CFMO-0045092
Texas Military Department Chiller System Replacement at Dyess AFRC
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
TMD26-CFMO-0045092
NAICS
238220
The Texas Military Department (TMD) is seeking competitive bids for a turnkey replacement of the failed air-cooled chiller system at the Dyess Army Reserve Center (AFRC) in Abilene, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Military Department (TMD), Construction and Facilities Management Office - Contract Administrator: Clarissa Campos - Project Scope: - Remove and dispose of the existing air-cooled chiller system and associated components - Furnish, install, maintain, and remove a temporary chiller system to ensure uninterrupted facility operations during construction - Furnish and install a new air-cooled chiller system, including all associated equipment, appurtenances, and controls - Replace damaged chilled water piping, insulation, supports, and mechanical components - Perform all necessary electrical and controls reconnections, programming, system startup, testing, balancing, and commissioning - Complete mobilization, permitting, closeout documentation, training, cleanup, and all work for a fully operational system - Products/Services Requested: - New air-cooled chiller system (1 unit) - Temporary chiller system (1 unit) - Removal/disposal services, piping and insulation replacement, electrical and controls work, commissioning, and project closeout - Notable Requirements: - Turnkey project delivery with all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, testing, bonds, insurance, and incidentals - Mandatory site visit for bidders - Compliance with Texas Government Codes 2269 and 437.054 - Subcontracting plan and solid waste reporting required - Construction cost capped at $1,235,900; estimated project value $1,000,000 - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified manufacturers and integrators - Period of Performance: - All work to be completed within one year from contract award
Description
The Texas Military Department is soliciting bids for the replacement of the failed air-cooled chiller system and associated chilled water piping at the Dyess Army Reserve Center (AFRC) located at 819 3rd Street, Abilene, Texas. The project includes removal and disposal of the existing chiller, installation of a temporary chiller system to maintain operations during construction, and installation of a new air-cooled chiller system with related electrical and controls work. Vendors must attend one of two mandatory site visits to be eligible to bid. The total estimated project cost is $1,000,000, and bids are due by August 11, 2026.