University of Louisville Workday #1208073

Replacement of Exhaust Air Energy Recovery Unit at University of Louisville's Comparative Medicine Research Unit, Building 57

The University of Louisville is seeking bids for the replacement of the exhaust air energy recovery unit at the Comparative Medicine Research Unit, Building 57. - Government Buyer: - University of Louisville, Department of Procurement Services and Physical Plant Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Climate Craft (manufacturer of Energy Recovery Unit and filters) - Johnson Controls (JCI, manufacturer of fan coil unit) - ABB (manufacturer of variable frequency drives) - Products Requested: - Energy Recovery Unit (Climate Craft CAH103X144), Qty: 1 - Fan Coil Unit (JCI FHP-10), Qty: 1 - Variable Frequency Drives (ABB ACH580), Qty: 2 - Energy Recovery Unit Filters (Climate Craft Filters), Qty: 1 - Services Requested: - Factory start-up and commissioning of ERU and associated systems - Mechanical, HVAC controls, and electrical installation, including test, balance, and integration - General contractor services for all materials, construction, coordination, safety compliance, inspections, and project closeout - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to Kentucky Building Code, International Mechanical Code, NFPA standards, and OSHA safety protocols - Coordination to minimize downtime, including a 4-week shutdown window for ERU replacement in an occupied facility - Daily check-in with campus work control, PPE and hazardous material handling compliance - Performance and payment bonds, one-year warranty, and detailed project closeout documentation - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond final completion - Factory start-up must be witnessed by engineer and use manufacturer's standard forms - BACnet interface required for controls and VFDs

Description

This project involves mechanical, HVAC controls, and electrical work for replacing the exhaust air energy recovery unit located in mechanical room 104 of Building 57 at the Comparative Medicine Research Unit. The work includes coordination with existing building services to minimize downtime and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. The project is located at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 09/08/2026 and a bid opening on 09/22/2026, with substantial completion expected by 02/05/2027 and final completion by 02/12/2027.

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