City of Toledo PlanetBids #10009008

Safety Building HVAC Pump and ABB VFD Replacement

The City of Toledo is seeking a contractor to replace HVAC circulation pumps and a variable frequency drive at its Safety Building. - Government buyer: City of Toledo, Department of Public Service, Division of Facility and Fleet Operations (DPS/FAFO; also listed as DPS/Facilities Operations). The attachment also identifies the Division of Purchases and Supplies. - OEMs: Taco for the two new circulation pump assemblies and ABB for one replacement variable frequency drive (VFD). A reconditioned ABB drive is acceptable. No specific models or part numbers are provided. - Requested work: Remove and dispose of two existing pumps and one existing drive; install the replacements; provide needed piping, fittings, reducers, flanges, and gaskets; reconnect wiring; program the VFD using available existing parameters; and fill, start, inspect, and test the equipment with the existing control system. - Notable requirements: Perform work during normal business hours and coordinate equipment shutdowns and restarts with the City and TPD. Include asbestos or hazardous-material removal and insulation replacement. Prevailing-wage, certified-payroll, and pre-construction requirements apply; workers are subject to TPD background screening. Electrical upgrades are excluded, while concealed piping repairs and additional VFD repairs may be handled by change order. - Labor and construction terms: City-funded construction projects over $100,000 require a Project Labor Agreement (PLA), involving contractors and subcontractors, a pre-job conference with the Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (NWOBTC), and compliance with minority business participation goals, wage rates, and strike prohibitions. Ohio commercial prevailing-wage schedules are included. - Duration: The notice states a three-month contract duration. Contract terms also require work to start within 60 days of the Notice to Proceed, reach substantial completion within 120 days of that notice, and reach final completion within 21 days after substantial completion. Liquidated damages are $400 per day.

Description

The City of Toledo is requesting quotes to replace two circulation pumps with new Taco pump assemblies and replace one variable speed drive unit. Work includes removing the existing equipment, installing replacements, making necessary pump piping and fitting modifications, reconnecting wiring, and testing the pumps and drive. The VFD replacement may be a reconditioned ABB drive; system shutdowns and restarts must be coordinated with the City of Toledo and TPD. This is an electronic-only bid through the City of Toledo PlanetBids portal, and prevailing wages are required.

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