Centre Area Transportation Authority - Building HVAC Maintenance & Inspections - RFQ 2026
Centre Area Transportation AuthorityPublic Authority · State College, PA- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Zach Polin
The 30-second brief
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is seeking quotes for a fixed fee 1-year contract for Building HVAC Maintenance and Inspections, covering the period from February 01, 2027, through January 31, 2028, with up to an additional 4 option years through January 31, 2032. The contractor shall provide semi-annual inspection, general maintenance including belt replacement, quarterly filter exchanges, and seasonal preparations for various HVAC equipment, including air handling units, packaged roof top units, computer room A/C units, ductless split systems, energy recovery ventilators, PFP's, VAVR's, VAV's, make-up air units, exhaust fans, and a snow-melt system. Quotes must be submitted electronically to CATA's Procurement Specialist, Zach Polin, by 3:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, December 01, 2026. Questions must be received by November 19, 2026.
Semi-annual inspection, Maintenance, And servicing for: One Aaon AHU with roof mounted condenser unit; Two Carrier RTU's; Three ceiling mounted Liebert CRAC's with roof mounted condenser units; Eight Mini-Split systems; One ceiling mounted ERV unit; Twenty-five PFP's, Six VAVR's and Eighteen VAV's; Eleven Aaon roof mounted MAU's; Twenty-three roof mounted Exhaust Fans; Single non-condensing roof mounted boiler unit for an in-ground snow-melt system with two circulation pumps and a glycol feeder.
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Summary
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is seeking quotes for a fixed fee 1-year contract for Building HVAC Maintenance and Inspections, covering the period from February 01, 2027, through January 31, 2028, with up to an additional 4 option years through January 31, 2032.
The contractor shall provide semi-annual inspection, general maintenance including belt replacement, quarterly filter exchanges, and seasonal preparations for various HVAC equipment, including air handling units, packaged roof top units, computer room A/C units, ductless split systems, energy recovery ventilators, PFP's, VAVR's, VAV's, make-up air units, exhaust fans, and a snow-melt system. Quotes must be submitted electronically to CATA's Procurement Specialist, Zach Polin, by 3:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, December 01, 2026. Questions must be received by November 19, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Semi-annual inspection, Maintenance, And servicing for: One Aaon AHU with roof mounted condenser unit
- Two Carrier RTU's
- Three ceiling mounted Liebert CRAC's with roof mounted condenser units
- Eight Mini-Split systems
- One ceiling mounted ERV unit
- Twenty-five PFP's, Six VAVR's and Eighteen VAV's
- Eleven Aaon roof mounted MAU's
- Twenty-three roof mounted Exhaust Fans
- Single non-condensing roof mounted boiler unit for an in-ground snow-melt system with two circulation pumps and a glycol feeder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Price quote
- Non-collusion certification
- Certification regarding debarment
- Certification regarding lobbying
- Bidder certification of DBE compliance
- Bidder data sheet of DBE compliance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- State College, PA
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from Centre Area Transportation Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Zach Polin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Centre Area Transportation Authority in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Zach Polin. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Semi-annual inspection, Maintenance, And servicing for: One Aaon AHU with roof mounted condenser unit; Two Carrier RTU's; Three ceiling mounted Liebert CRAC's with roof mounted condenser units; Eight Mini-Split systems; One ceiling mounted ERV unit; Twenty-five PFP's, Six VAVR's and Eighteen VAV's;. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Centre Area Transportation Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Centre Area Transportation Authority are tracked and searchable. As a public authority agency, Centre Area Transportation Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Price quote, Non-collusion certification, Certification regarding debarment, Certification regarding lobbying, Bidder certification of DBE compliance, Bidder data sheet of DBE compliance. Review the full document from Centre Area Transportation Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: State College, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.