University of Florida - Replacement of the Rabon Plant Cooling Towers 4 and 5 - FY27-ITN-001 (2026)
University Of Florida-OnlineHigher Ed · Gainesville, FL- Due
- Aug 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mike Loudis
- (352) 294-1154
The 30-second brief
The University of Florida is soliciting competitive bids via Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the disposal and replacement of two Marley 2 Cell Cooling Towers (Cooling Towers 4 and 5) at the Lacy C. Rabon Chilled Water Plant located at 1858 Mowry Rd, Building 0473, Gainesville, FL 32608. The project encompasses structural replacement utilizing the existing basin footprint of approximately 40ft x 50ft, integrating with existing piping and Condenser Water Pumps 4 and 5, and incorporating new 480V 60HP fan motors, 120V vibration switches, motor space heaters, pole lights, oil level switches, mechanical piping, metal fan blades, cooling tower fill, drift eliminators, lubrication systems, and staircase access. The project budget is $950,000.00, with a strict required operational completion date no later than April 1, 2027. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for 07/17/2026 at 9:30 AM at the plant parking lot. Submission deadline is 2026-08-20 at 3:00 PM EDT.
2 Cell Marley Cooling Towers 4 and 5, 2 – 480V 60HP fan motors and associated fans, 2 – 120V vibration switches, 2 – 120V motor space heaters, 4 – pole lights on top of tower, Vibration switches, Oil level switch, Safety switches/devices, Mechanical piping and connections, Cooling tower fans and gearboxes with metal blades, Cooling tower fill, Drift eliminators, 120V unit space heaters, Fan/gearbox lube oil system, Staircase and access
Technical proposal including ability to complete work no later than April 1, 2027, Pricing Proposal, Evidence of satisfactory performance on five (5) similar projects within the past five (5) years, References including trade, bank, and surety, Professional services offered and support options, Agreement with UF standard Terms & Conditions and technical specifications, Material and workmanship warranty
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Summary
The University of Florida is soliciting competitive bids via Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the disposal and replacement of two Marley 2 Cell Cooling Towers (Cooling Towers 4 and 5) at the Lacy C. Rabon Chilled Water Plant located at 1858 Mowry Rd, Building 0473, Gainesville, FL 32608.
The project encompasses structural replacement utilizing the existing basin footprint of approximately 40ft x 50ft, integrating with existing piping and Condenser Water Pumps 4 and 5, and incorporating new 480V 60HP fan motors, 120V vibration switches, motor space heaters, pole lights, oil level switches, mechanical piping, metal fan blades, cooling tower fill, drift eliminators, lubrication systems, and staircase access. The project budget is $950,000.00, with a strict required operational completion date no later than April 1, 2027. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for 07/17/2026 at 9:30 AM at the plant parking lot. Submission deadline is 2026-08-20 at 3:00 PM EDT.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Technical proposal including ability to complete work no later than April 1, 2027, Pricing Proposal, Evidence of satisfactory performance on five (5) similar projects within the past five (5) years, References including trade, bank, and surety, Professional services offered and support options, Agreement with UF standard Terms & Conditions and technical specifications, Material and workmanship warranty
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
15- 2 Cell Marley Cooling Towers 4 and 5
- 2 – 480V 60HP fan motors and associated fans
- 2 – 120V vibration switches
- 2 – 120V motor space heaters
- 4 – pole lights on top of tower
- Vibration switches
- Oil level switch
- Safety switches/devices
- Mechanical piping and connections
- Cooling tower fans and gearboxes with metal blades
- Cooling tower fill
- Drift eliminators
- 120V unit space heaters
- Fan/gearbox lube oil system
- Staircase and access
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Certification of Proposal form
- List of subcontractors valued at more than $10
- 000
- Trade References
- Bank References
- Surety information and letter
- Certificate of corporate status
- Proof of liability insurance coverage
- Engineered drawings
- Safety information and EMR
- Material and workmanship warranty
- List of spare parts and additional charges
- Itemized list of concerns with terms and conditions
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- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
- Projected sq ft
- 2,000 sq ft
- Reported agency
- University of Florida
Questions about this RFEI
How do I respond to this RFEI from University Of Florida-Online?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 20, 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: https://app01.jaggaer.com/apps/Router/ViewSourcingEvent?AuthToken=1%3AAES2%23CJxfvPJ1XT1opN6JG7VAoGylx0g6AWHzFF6PlcVjvL3. For questions, contact Mike Loudis.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFEI?
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What happens after the RFEI 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 Mike Loudis at (352) 294-1154. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 2 Cell Marley Cooling Towers 4 and 5, 2 – 480V 60HP fan motors and associated fans, 2 – 120V vibration switches, 2 – 120V motor space heaters, 4 – pole lights on top of tower, Vibration switches, Oil level switch, Safety switches/devices, Mechanical piping and connections, Cooling tower fans and gea. 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: "Technical proposal including ability to complete work no later than April 1, 2027, Pricing Proposal, Evidence of satisfactory performance on five (5) similar projects within the past five (5) years, R..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFEI?
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: Certification of Proposal form, list of subcontractors valued at more than $10,000, Trade References, Bank References, Surety information and letter, certificate of corporate status, proof of liabilit. Review the full document from University Of Florida-Online for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. The total projected area is 2000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.