Renovation of a water / sewer project in Louisville, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The principal features of the work to be performed under this contract include, but are not limited to the following: The Contractor shall provide a complete system of mechanical equipment, piping, ductwork, and controls to accomplish the addition of a new chiller as shown on the plans and described in the Specifications, including all provisions of Section 230100. Provide and install a new 213 ton screw type chiller with new piping to connect new chiller with variable frequency drive into existing chilled water system. Existing chiller shall remain in place and be used so that there is 100% backup. Furnish and install new DDC control for existing and new chiller to operate in lead/lag start/stop. Furnish and install new refrigerant monitoring system with new exhaust fan and louver to detect any refrigerant leaks from existing and/or new chiller. All labor, materials, apparatus, tools and appliances essential to the complete functioning of systems described and/or indicated herein, or which may be reasonably implied as essential, whether mentioned in the Contract Documents or not, shall be provided by the Contractor. In case of doubt as to the work intended, or in the event of need for explanation thereof, the Contractor shall call upon the Engineer for supplemental instructions. All work shall be done in accordance to MSD's Standard Specifications. Budget ID No. D15024, Drawing Record No. / Sheet No. 1-10 The Project Manager for this Invitation to Bid is Julie Potempa. All inquiries and questions prior to the bid opening shall be Directed, in writing, to MSD's Project Manager, Julie Potempa at julie.potempa@louisvillemsd.org. Questions received less than two days prior to the date for opening of bids may not be answered. Only answers by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. All inquiries and questions between the bid opening and the contract awarding shall be directed, in writing, to MSD's Chief Engineer, David Johnson, P.E. The Contractor must subcontract at least 18.0% of the total amount of the Contract Bid price to certified African American minority-owned businesses, at least 2.0% of the total amount of the Contract Bid price to certified Asian-Indian American minority-owned businesses, and at least 15.0% total amount of the Contract Bid price to certified Caucasian Female businesses. If the Contractor is unable to meet the goals, they must demonstrate adequate "GOOD FAITH EFFORTS" in accordance with the MSD Supplier Diversity Minority and Woman Business Enterprise Program Policy and Procedures Manual (MBE/WBE Program) - see MSD MBE/WBE Program - Construction Subcontracting Goal Documents and Forms at Online The Engineer's Construction Cost Estimate for this project is between $ 200,000.00 and $ 800,000.00 .