/ SU-IT-27-26 IT Building - Dehumidifiers

Salisbury University is soliciting bids for the installation of supplemental dehumidification systems in the Information Technology Building, requiring a qualified mechanical contractor to perform noninvasive surveys of existing HVAC conditions and install eight new dehumidifiers—four ducted and four wall-mounted units—per approved construction drawings. The project demands full integration with the building’s electrical and drainage systems, including the installation of wall-mounted humidistats and condensate pumps as needed, with continuous coordination throughout the project with the University’s Project Manager. All materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging with labels intact, stored in designated areas under controlled conditions, and protected from physical damage and environmental exposure, adhering to ASTM, NFPA, ASHRAE, NEC, and OSHA standards. Work must comply with ADA requirements and local, state, and federal codes, and all equipment must be new and of specified quality. The contract has a defined performance period from June 29, 2026, to August 7, 2026, with substantial completion due by July 24, 2026, and final completion by August 7, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 28, 2026, in a single packet not exceeding 16 single-sided pages or 8 double-sided pages, using a minimum 12-point font and 8.5 x 11-inch paper, excluding required certifications and resumes. Evaluation is based on a weighted point system: 30% for experience and ability to perform, 30% for administrative practices, 30% for fee competitiveness, and 10% for alignment with the Race and Social Justice Initiative. The award will be made through a trade-off process, not LPTA. Contractors must provide key personnel CVs, disclose organizational conflicts of interest, certify they are not suspended or debarred, and meet insurance requirements including naming specific limited partnerships as additional insureds. All work products, including as-built drawings, test reports, commissioning documents, warranty information, and spare parts lists, become the exclusive property of the University upon completion. Payment is administered by Salisbury University without reference to federal systems like WAWF, and funding is contingent upon availability.