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Nevada Ionwave #5587-GS Addendum 2

UNLV cooling tower repairs with alternate pricing for two replacement Marley towers

Posted

September 21, 2026

Respond By

November 12, 2026

Identifier

5587-GS Addendum 2

NAICS

238220, 238290, 236220

UNLV is seeking bids for repair or replacement work on the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs cooling towers in Las Vegas. - Government buyer: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Purchasing Department, on behalf of the Nevada System of Higher Education. - OEM: Marley is specified for the existing tower parts and the proposed replacement model, NC8403MAN2; an equivalent may be proposed if it meets the bid requirements. - Vendor named: Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment of Southern Nevada, LLC provided the Marley parts quotation. - Requested work: Price both the base scope to repair two existing towers and an alternate to replace both towers. The replacement alternate specifies two Marley NC8403MAN2 towers. - Repair parts: The quotation lists parts for two tower cells, including stainless-steel fill, support tubes, casing panels and structural components; fan cylinders, guards and assemblies; geareducers, mounting hardware, oil, couplings, motors, hold-down kits, and nozzles. See product line items for quantities and part numbers. - Notable requirements: Include necessary piping, installation, testing and commissioning. Coordinate controls disconnection/reconnection and point-to-point inspection with UNLV’s Building Automation Systems team. Replacement work requires structural engineering and any necessary structural modifications. Work must be phased one tower at a time and coordinated to maintain campus cooling, including for critical radio and communications equipment. Contractor manages qualified crane services and coordinates required inspections. - Estimated project value: Approximately $300,000.

Description

UNLV is soliciting bids for repairs to the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs cooling towers, with an alternate price for replacement of two cooling towers. Work includes required coordination, inspections, controls work, and structural engineering or modifications associated with replacement. Work may be completed during normal business hours and must be phased and coordinated with UNLV to maintain campus cooling needs. Bidders must attend at least one site walk and be qualified with the State Public Works Division for the required cost category.

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