Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFB952500-01

Replacement of Two Motivair Chiller Units at IPBS Facility, Iowa

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking bids for the replacement of two Motivair Chiller Units at the Iowa Public Broadcasting Service (IPBS) facility in Johnston, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Hoover State Office Building, Level 3 - OEMs and Vendors: - Motivair (Original Equipment Manufacturer for chiller units) - Products/Services Requested: - Two Motivair air-cooled scroll water chiller units (replacement of existing units) - Hydronic pumps, piping, piping specialties, and water treatment chemicals for closed-loop hydronic systems - Liquid coolers, general-purpose HVAC motors, meters and gages, general duty valves, hangers and supports, and identification materials for HVAC systems - HVAC piping insulation and direct digital control (DDC) system components - Electrical system components: conductors, cables, grounding, conduit, boxes, wiring devices, fuses, and circuit breakers - Testing, adjusting, and balancing of HVAC systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Motivair is specified as the preferred OEM for chiller units; substitutions may be considered if submitted in writing before bid opening - Minimum 5-year parts-only warranty for refrigeration systems (compressors, evaporators, condenser coils, piping, and specialties) - Phased replacement to ensure continuous operation of the chilled water system (one chiller and one pump at a time) - Compliance with all city and state codes, affirmative action, and equal employment opportunity provisions - Project is exempt from Iowa sales tax and Davis-Bacon wage requirements - Detailed coordination required with mechanical, electrical, and structural trades - Project includes demolition, installation, patching, finishing, and system commissioning

Description

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the replacement of two Motivair Chiller Units at the Iowa Public Broadcasting Service (IPBS) located at 6450 Corporate Drive, Johnston, Iowa. The project involves removal and replacement of existing HVAC equipment, coordination with other trades, and compliance with all applicable codes and specifications. Construction is anticipated to begin by December 2026 and end by February 2027. Bids must be submitted online by July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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