CSP - Water Chiller Upgrade and Cooling System Modernization at Smith Clinic for Harris Health (Estimated Budget - $3,017,830)

The Water Chiller Upgrade and Cooling System Modernization project at the Smith Clinic for Harris Health is a Competitive Sealed Proposal with an estimated budget of $3,017,830. The primary objective is to replace aging cooling infrastructure with a higher-capacity chilled water system, which includes removing existing air-cooled building chillers and dedicated MRI and Linear Accelerator process chillers, and installing new heat exchangers. To ensure uninterrupted clinical services, the contractor must provide and maintain temporary cooling systems. The project must be substantially completed within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a 10-day allowance for inclement weather. Award selection is based on a best-value evaluation weighted by pricing (50%), qualifications, safety, and past performance (30%), and technical approach and methodology (20%). Key compliance requirements include a 14% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation goal, adherence to 2026 Harris County prevailing wage rates, and the provision of 100% performance and payment bonds. Contractors must also meet stringent insurance requirements, including Workers Compensation and Commercial General Liability, and follow specific security and labeling standards for all installations. Proposals must be submitted via the Euna portal, including a transmittal letter, pricing, organizational qualifications, and an MWBE utilization plan.