Renovation of a data center facility in Houston, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a data center facility.

Question Deadline 11/07/2023 at 12:00 PM CT Question deadline changed from 10/31/2023. Questions relating to this bid must be submitted in through Bonfire. The deadline for submission of questions relating to this bid is listed on the Event schedule of this project. All questions submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled and answered in writing. A copy of all questions and answers will be released as a Public Notice to all firms. The County shall not be bound by any information conveyed verbally. Replacement Air Conditioning Units for the Harris County Toll Road Authority. BACKGROUND The Harris County Toll Road Authority maintains critical data centers at many of its facilities. HCTRA's main Data Center located at 7701 Wilshire Pl Dr, Houston, TX 77040 currently consists of three 22-ton Liebert Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units. Currently, the units have reached their end-of-life stage and are in need of replacing. HCTRA needs to replace the three existing units and add a fourth unit to supply the proper amount of cooling due to the higher demand from added data equipment. Due to the nature of HCTRA's data equipment, the replacement units from the Liebert manufacturer (are preferred to maintain consistency) as the Wilshire Data Center has a unique design with a false raised floor and a return plenum which requires a very specific type of unit. Vendor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials for a complete turnkey solution for Harris County employees and the public. Qualified firm(s) shall have the required licensing, certification, ability and sufficient resources to complete installation, startup, demo and disposal of all system requirements. o Work requested includes, but not limited to the following: o Mobilize, stage tools and materials. All work to be performed during normal business hours. HCTRA to provide spot cooling services. o Remove all energy sources and perform lock out tag on our three (3) 22-TON Liebert CRAC units associated with the HCTRA Data Center. o Use a crane to lift and dispose of three (3) 22- TON CRAC Outdoor Condenser Units o Install a new stand for new five (5) TON Liebert CRAC unit to sit in CRAC yard. o Use a crane to lift and set three (3) new Liebert 22 TON CRAC Outdoor Condenser Units to existing stands and one (1) new five (5) TON Liebert Outdoor Condensing Unit in CRAC yard. Replacement of Air Conditioning Units at the Wilshire Data Center for the Harris County Toll Road Authority o Outdoor Condensing units to include the following: Microchannel Condenser, Two Fan Unit, Dual Refrigerant Circuits, E-Coated Condenser Coil, 105F Ambient Rating, Factory Disconnect Switch, Voltage: 460V-3PH, One (1) year parts warranty. o Remove raised flooring to provide pathway to remove three (3) Indoor Liebert Units. o Disconnect and remove three (3) Indoor Liebert Units and dispose from facility. o Install three (3) new 22-TON Liebert CRAC Indoor Units & one (1) five (5) TON Indoor Liebert CRAC unit inside the data center. o 22-Ton Indoor Units to include the following, Air Cooled System. Downflow Air Pattern w/ Top Return, EC Fans, iCOM Microprocessor Control, Dual Semi-Hermetic Compressors w/ 4-Step Cylinder Unloaders, Electric Reheat, Infrared Humidifier, 4" MERV-8 Filter Package, High Temp Sensor, Smoke Sensor, Factory Disconnect Switch, Floorstand, Monitoring Interface, Condensate Pump, Standard Unit Color: Black Gray Matte, Voltage 460V-3PH, 1st year parts only warranty, 2nd thru 5th year extended compressor only warranty o Use existing line sets & electrical service to connect three (3) new 22-TON Liebert CRAC Outdoor and Indoor Units. o Install new line-set to connect one (1) New 5 TON Liebert CRAC Outdoor & Indoor Unit. (HCTRA to provide electrical services). o Charge units with virgin refrigerant. o Coordinate with Controls Contractor to install and integrate controls system to four (4) new Liebert CRAC units. o Re-install raised flooring tiles and grid. o Restore all energy sources and remove lock out tag out to newly installed equipment. Run tests to ensure of proper functioning of newly installed equipment. o Perform start-up and turnover meetings with customer. Clean work area and report back to customer.