Gainesville Regional Utilities - South Energy Center, Chiller 202 Major Overhaul - RFP 2026-028
Gainesville Regional Utilities - ProcurementUtility District · Gainesville, FL- Due
- Feb 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 13, 2026
- Primary contact
- Eric Neihaus
- (352) 393-1742
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Summary
Gainesville Regional Utilities seeks qualified contractors for a major overhaul of Chiller 202 at the South Energy Center (SEC), located adjacent to Shand's Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. The equipment is a 1,500 ton Trane CenTraVac water chiller (Model #: CVHF147NA3P0FCZ321F2BBFZBA00000060A10040LS00004A100B, Serial #: L08C01579) with approximately 52,000 run hours.
The machine is located on the 3rd floor between two additional chillers with limited overhead space. The submission deadline is February 18, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 27, 2026, and a notice of interest deadline on February 9, 2026. Tentative completion is scheduled for Fall 2026, starting no earlier than October 1, 2026.
- Submit to
- 301 SE 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
- Reported agency
- Gainesville Regional Utilities
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Gainesville Regional Utilities - Procurement?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 18, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: 301 SE 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601. For questions, contact Eric Neihaus.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Gainesville Regional Utilities - Procurement in FL, 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 RFP submission deadline?
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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 Eric Neihaus at (352) 393-1742. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What is the scope of this project?
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