Opportunity
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Planet bids #C007149
Carrier Centrifugal Chiller Overhaul Services for Central Florida Energy Plants
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
C007149
NAICS
238220, 811219, 238290
This opportunity is for comprehensive HVAC chiller overhaul services at two major energy plants in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, specifically targeting Carrier centrifugal chillers. - Government Buyer: - Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Procurement & Contracting - Reedy Creek Energy Services (RCES), Operations Division 320, Energy Production - OEMs and Vendors: - Carrier (centrifugal chillers, models 19XR7270 and 19CB8941XX) - Xcel Hermetic Motor Rewinding (motor repair facility) - Products/Services Requested: - Overhaul of Carrier centrifugal chiller motors and compressors - Removal, transport, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, testing, refurbishment, reassembly, balancing, and alignment - Condenser tube inspection and potential replacement - Eddy Current Testing (ECT) of all condenser tubes - Replacement with high-efficiency Skip-Fin Turbo copper tubes or approved equal - Refrigerant management (recovery, recharge, EPA compliance) - Startup and commissioning of overhauled chillers - 24/7 emergency response for critical HVAC and mechanical issues - Safety and Compliance Requirements: - Strict adherence to OSHA confined space and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols - Submission of a Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) and daily pre-task safety planning - Contractor must have a State of Florida Mechanical Contractor License, EPA refrigerant handling certification, and at least five years of Carrier chiller experience - OEM certifications, factory training, and references required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All motor repairs must be performed at Xcel Hermetic Motor Rewinding in North Carolina - Comprehensive safety, quality control, and insurance requirements - Detailed personnel qualifications and complete subcontractor list must be submitted - Emergency response capability with qualified technician within agreed response times - Product Line Items: - Carrier centrifugal chiller motor overhaul (2 units) - Carrier centrifugal chiller compressor overhaul (2 units) - Condenser tube inspection and replacement (ECT and Skip-Fin Turbo copper tubes) - Service Line Items: - Turnkey HVAC chiller overhaul services - Confined space entry and safety compliance - Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) submission - Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program implementation - Motor overhaul services - Compressor overhaul services - Condenser tube inspection and replacement services - Refrigerant management services - Emergency response services - Period of Performance: - Estimated duration is approximately four months, with work windows generally between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 24/7 emergency response capability required. - Project milestones span from motor removal to final completion, with chillers returned to service before project end. - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely range: $500,000 to $1,500,000, based on scope and industry standards for major chiller overhauls.
Description
This solicitation is for HVAC chiller overhauls at the Contemporary Hotel Energy Plant (CHOT) and North Studios Central Energy Plant (NSCEP) locations. The project includes labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary for motor overhaul, compressor overhaul, condenser tube inspection and replacement, testing, startup, and commissioning of Carrier centrifugal chillers. The work involves removal, repair, and reinstallation of chiller motors and compressors, refrigerant management, and condenser tube Eddy Current Testing (ECT) with potential replacement. The project duration is approximately 4 months, starting around October 2026, and requires a Florida Mechanical Contractor License.