This project consists of various replacements of mechanical items. Replacements include 1000-ton chillers, cooling towers, boiler flues, building energy management system, duct hangers, HVAC controls, mechanical louvers, and any work associated with the replacements. The deadline to ask questions is 9/18/2024 4:00 PM CST Work included in base proposal shall include but not be limited to: a. Replacement of two existing 1000 ton water cooled chillers. b. Replacement of two existing 1000 ton cooling towers. 1) Structural system to support new cooling towers 2) Roofing replacement at cooling towers c. Replacement of two existing boiler flues. d. Replacement of the existing Building Energy Management System (Automated Logic) associated only with the American Bank Center. The controls would be specified with spare capacity to be upgraded with the rest of the convention center at a later date. e. Replacement of failing duct hangers in crawl space f. Replacement of HVAC controls g. Replacement of 2 exterior louvers at mechanical room 1) Replacement of damaged sheetrock under louvers h. Temporary HVAC i. Other related work required to perform mechanical upgrades. The work is to be substantially completed within 105 days A Bid Bond must guarantee, without qualification or condition, that the Owner will be paid a sum equal to 5 percent (5%) of the greatest amount The original Bid Bond, cashier's check, certified check, money order or bank draft must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, plainly identified on the outside as containing bid documents, the bidder's name and the job name and number and delivered as required in this Section. Failure to provide the required Performance and Payment Bond swill result in forfeiture of the Bid Security to the City as liquidated damages. All inquiries or requests regarding this RFB must be submitted in writing online via CivCast only using the electronic question submission feature specific to this RFB. Such inquiries or requests must be submitted by the due date and time for clarifications provided in this RFB The City reserves the right to: cancel this RFB at any time; reject any or all bids submitted in response to this RFB; waive any material defect, irregularity or informality in any bid or bidding procedure