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Z -- CHILLER REPLACEMENT, BLDG B (OFF. TWR & VMF), CINCINNATI OH 45214-9998 SOL 232098-97-A-0109 DUE 081197 POC POC -- D. Evick (410) 997-6243, J. Robinson (410) 997-6225 The scope of the project includes the replacement of two (2) centrifugal chillers, with the new chillers increasing in capacity to 510 tons each. The replacement to include attendant wiring, starters, disconnects, concrete pads, rigging, refrigerant, and piping modificatons. The project also includes installation of a new cooling tower to match the heat rejection capacity of one (1) chiller. The cost of long distance transportation of the existing stock of CFHC refrigerant to a remote site is to be included. Also included is the replacement of two (2) chilled water loop pumps and (2) condenser water pumps. The project includes the provision of a refrigerant monitoring system and refrigerant pump down accessory system. The integrated part load value (IPLV) of the chillers shall be 0.63 kw/ton or better. Project Bid Alternate #1: Provide chillers with an integrated part load value (IPLV) of 0.57 kw/ton utilizing variable frequency drives. Project Bid Alternate #2: Delete refrigerant pump down accessory. Provide three (3) 100 pound capacity refrigerant containers. The estimated price range is between $550,000 and $650,000 with completion within calendar 190 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on August 11, 1997. Plans and specifications will be available on or about July 11, 1997 at a cost of $60.00 per set, Non-Refundable. Make Checks/Money Orders payable to: USPS, Disbursing Officer, referencing solicitation no. 232098-97-A-0109. Please do not send cash. Address to obtain solicitation package is as follows: David C. Banks, Architects & Assoc., 730 E. Main St., PO Box 3100, Frankkfort KY 42603-3100. Offers will not be publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of the offer will not disclosed to anyone except those postal personnel whose official duties require such information until award of contract is made. The Postal Service reserves the right to reject any or all offers. (0188)

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