Work will consist of pumping down, removal and storage of ammonia charge, removal of existing chiller and surge drum, preparation of site for new chiller, and installation of the new chiller. Bids are to include all work required to bring the new system online. The Town is seeking qualified, licensed ammonia refrigeration contractors. The Modification to Ice Rink Refrigiration Requires the contractor to pump down and remove the system ammonia charge, drain brine from existing chiller and store on site for re-use. Cut away and remove existing chiller and surge drum. Clean existing housekeeping pad and make any necessary repairs to prepare the housekeeping pad to accept new equipment. Provide and install new chiller. Make all piping connections from chiller to existing refrigeration system. Leak check and pressure test all new piping connections. Insulate new chiller, surge drum and associated piping. Label all new equipment and associated piping in accordance with IIAR standards. Recharge the system with ammonia. Refill the existing cold floor and new chiller with brine, purge air and perform system start up. There is an add alternate for Replacing Cold Floor Secondary Heat Exchange Fluid from Brine to Ethylene Glycol. The scope of work for this project includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to complete the project as specified. Commencement of Work Within ten (10) calendar days of Notice to Proceed Any questions about this project should be directed to: Mr. Thomas J. Roy, Director of Public Works/ Town Engineer by fax at (860) 408-5416, via email at Pubworks@simsbury-ct.gov, or by mail to Department of Public Works, 66 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092. State of Connecticut Department of Labor Prevailing Wage rates apply for any contract for new construction over $1,000,000, and contracts for renovations of over $100,000. Copies of these wage rates are incorporated in the Contract Documents for reference, contractor is responsible for confirm current rates with Connecticut Department of Labor. Each CONTRACTOR or Subcontractor performing Work on this Project shall comply in all respects with all laws governing the employment of labor, Social Security, and Unemployment insurance of both State and Federal government. Contractors must submit certified payroll documentation with each payment application for processing. Payment applications will not be approved without certified payroll. The Town reserves the right to reject or cancel any and all bids, or any part of any or all bids, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Any questions about this project should be directed to: Mr. Thomas J. Roy, Director of Public Works/ Town Engineer by fax at (860) 408-5416, via email at Pubworks@simsbury-ct.gov, or by mail to Department of Public Works, 66 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092. To receive consideration, such questions must be received by end of business day on Friday, June 16, 2023