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Z -- CLEAN CHILLERS SOL 583-27-99 DUE 020299 POC Billy J. Cooper, Contracting Officer, 317/554-0047 Contractor shall chemically treat and "soften" scale in (4) four YORK chillers (both evaporator and condenser sides)(3 (three) 1000 ton and 1 (one) 450 ton chillers). Contractor shall completely remove the brush system all chillers including the cages, brushes and reversing valves. Each and every tube shall be brushed clean to remove any debris. Tubes shall be inspected and defective tubes identified. Reversing Valves shall be replaced with a spool piece. Once the system is "clean" the chillers shall be chemically treated again to ensure cleanliness. Contractors shall then perform an eddy test of all 4 chillers. In addition, contractor shall perform a vibration analysis to determine any problems based upon Manufacturers date (i.e. compressor) which would require complete tear down of system for component replacement (tear down if required to be covered as change order). Units shall be shown to achieve their rated manufactures capacities (i.e. total capacity of 3450 tons). Information to be provided in writing and field tested in the presence of Resident Engineer. Contractor must maintain 2 operable chillers at all times. SIC Code 1711 applies. The cost range is estimated at $25,000.00 -- $100,000.00. This solicitation is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Bid documents will be available O/A 12/18/98. Bid opening date O/A 2/2/99. Award is subject to availability of funds. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by this agency. Posted 12/10/98 (W-SN279095). (0344)

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