Opportunity
Evanston Township Granicus #26-37
Turn-key Replacement of Computer Room Air Conditioning Units and Condensers for City of Evanston Service Center
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
26-37
NAICS
238290
The City of Evanston is seeking bids for a turn-key replacement of two computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units and two roof-mounted condensers at its Service Center Data Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Purchasing Office, City Manager's Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Vertiv (primary OEM for CRAC units and condensers) - Stulz Air Technology Systems (acceptable alternate OEM for condensers) - Products Requested: - 2 Vertiv DS053AZA000 Indoor CRAC Units - Downflow, air-cooled, 49.8 KW sensible cooling, two digital scroll compressors, EC motor fans, Vertiv iCOM controller - 2 Vertiv MCM080E8 Outdoor Condenser Units - Two fan, air-cooled, 94" x 46", 480V, 3 Phase - Stulz Air Technology Systems equivalent acceptable - 2 Infrared Humidifiers (manufacturer's standard, for CRAC units) - Services Requested: - Turn-key replacement including demolition, installation, electrical work, engineering, permitting, start-up, commissioning, and phased construction to ensure uninterrupted cooling - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Phased construction to maintain data center operations - Compliance with local employment, apprenticeship training, prevailing wage laws - 25% participation goal for minority/women/disadvantaged/emerging business enterprises (M/W/D/EBE) - Liquidated damages for delays - Mandatory pre-bid meeting, electronic bid submission, 5% bid bond, 100% performance/material & labor payment bonds
Description
This solicitation is for the replacement of the air conditioning unit in the computer room at the service center. The project requires bidders to submit bids electronically via DemandStar. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at the service center location. The contract period includes substantial completion by March 5, 2027, and final completion by May 7, 2027. Bid bond and performance/material & labor payment bond requirements are 5% and 100% of the contract amount, respectively.