ECAO Chiller Compressor Replacement

Project ID: 140R6026Q0037 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	USBR Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf Regions
Deadline	03/13/26
Posted	03/03/26
Estimated Value	$90,000 - $180,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
PSC	4130 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components
Location	Loveland, CO USA

Description

Primary Latest Change

The Bureau of Reclamation, Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO), has a requirement for the supply and incidental installation of a new commercially available, water-cooled chiller to replace the existing 50-ton unit located at the ECAO Main Office in Loveland, Colorado. The principal purpose of this acquisition is the purchase of a newly manufactured chiller unit. Installation, removal of the existing unit (including refrigerant recovery and disposal), mechanical and electrical tie-ins, startup, commissioning, and training are incidental to the equipment purchase. This notice is issued for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. There is no solicitation at this time. Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for detailed technical requirements and submission instructions.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Bureau of Reclamation, Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO), is seeking to procure a new commercially available water-cooled chiller to replace the existing 50-ton unit at their main office in Loveland, Colorado. The goal of this acquisition is to ensure efficient temperature conditioning for the facility while adhering to environmental standards regarding refrigerant use and energy efficiency. This procurement will be conducted as a supply buy with incidental installation services. Work Details The contractor is required to supply and install a new water-cooled chiller with the following specifications: - **Chiller Type**: Water-cooled, nominal 50-ton rating, designed for commercial building HVAC applications with a 100% duty cycle rating during summer daylight hours. - **Electrical Requirements**: 460 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz; minimum supply circuit of 75-amps, maximum overcurrent protection of 100-amps. - **Refrigerant Requirements**: Preferred refrigerant classification A1 per ASHRAE Standard 34; A2L may be considered with appropriate detection systems. - **Noise Requirement**: Operation noise level must be 70dB or less inside the chiller mechanical room when operating. - **Control Panel**: Must include built-in control, diagnostic, and alarm panel for intuitive operation. - **Energy Efficiency**: Compliance with Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1. - **Installation Space**: The new chiller must fit within the existing space measuring 9-feet long by 5-feet wide by 6-feet, 6-inches high on a concrete pad that is 5-feet long by 4-feet wide by 3-inches high. Modifications to the existing equipment pad and surrounding structures may be necessary. - **Vibration Dampening**: Installation of vibration dampening systems to maintain no perceptible vibration transmitted to the office building structure. Place of Performance 11056 West County Road 18E, Loveland CO 80537

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