PFOC Cooling Tower #2 Replacement

The University of Akron is soliciting bids for the replacement of cooling tower bank #2 at the PFOC facility located at 146 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio. The project involves the installation of factory-assembled, open-circuit, induced-draft, crossflow cooling towers with an estimated cost of $900,000.00. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a substantial completion timeline of 491 days, projecting a completion date of April 21, 2028. Bidders must adhere to a 5% EDGE participation goal and comply with state prevailing wage and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Key requirements for bidders include the submission of a bid guaranty equal to 10% of the base bid plus additive alternates, a current Ohio Workers' Compensation Certificate, and a financial report generated within 30 days of the bid opening. The contractor is responsible for all necessary permits, licenses, and inspections, and must provide a written startup report upon completion. All communications must be conducted exclusively through the Workday Strategic Sourcing tool. Payment terms specify that approved requests will be paid within 30 days, with labor payments made at a rate of 96 percent of the invoiced amount.