Cooling Tower Replacements Berea Middle & Berea High School

The School District of Greenville County has issued solicitation 127-19 for the replacement of cooling towers at Berea Middle School and Berea High School. This fixed-price bid project includes the demolition and installation of new cooling towers along with all associated electrical work, controls, piping, and piping insulation. All work is scheduled to be performed during the winter break from December 19, 2026, through January 4, 2027, with a total contract duration of one year from the date of award. Bids must be submitted via the procurement portal by 14:00 on October 6, 2026. The contract is governed by AIA Document A201-2017 and A133-2019, with specific supplemental conditions. Award criteria are based on the most advantageous rate from a responsible vendor, requiring a valid Mechanical Contractor's License and evidence of company experience. Key administrative requirements include the submission of bid, performance, and payment bonds, as well as compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and OSHA safety standards. Payment is processed via P-Card or ACH, with a 3.5 percent retention held by the owner. Substantial completion requires all systems to be operational, governmental inspections to be posted, and owner personnel to be trained.