Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) Unit Installation

Rockwood R-VI School District is soliciting bids from qualified individuals, firms, or organizations to install approximately 870 Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization units described in this RFB. All inquiries for information regarding Bid Preparation and Submission Requirements shall be in writing and shall be directed to: Bill Branson Coordinator of Maintenance and Grounds Rockwood School District 17146 Manchester Road Wildwood, Missouri 63040 bransonbill@rsdmo.org (636) 733-3270 All other communications and questions regarding this RFB must be directed to the above individual. No other contact with any members of the Rockwood School Board, any administrators, staff or employees of the District is permitted before or after completion of the RFB process. Failure to follow this directive or any attempt to contact or to influence any such person may result in rejection or disqualification of a Bid. Deadline for RFB Clarification May 23, 2023 Contract Commencement Date June 23, 2023 Deadline for RFB Clarification May 23, 2023 The contractor shall install approximately eight-hundred seventy (870) Needle Point Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) units provided by the Rockwood School District. Attached is the list of HVAC equipment with the type of NPBI unit to be installed for each campus. THE PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2023. By submitting a bid, Bidder is guaranteeing the project will be completed by this date. The project is divided into four (4) quadrants. Rockwood School District reserves the right to split the award by quadrant if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the district. Bidders may bid on one or more quadrants. Contractor shall provide the following scope of work: o Contractor shall attain all permits necessary through the authority having jurisdiction and will provide permit numbers before job begins. Permit number shall be on the invoice at job completion. Inspection results shall be submitted with the invoice. o Contractor shall install NPBI per manufacturer's recommendations, and verify proper operation of the unit. o Contractor shall record both the HVAC unit manufacturer, model number and serial number and the NPBI unit model and serial number. o Units are capable of being powered by 24V, 115V, or 208/230VAC. When practical NPBI shall be powered by the HVAC unit transformer and switched on/off with the supply fan. Control wiring is not included with this project. o Ancillary Materials: Contractor is to provide all supplementary parts and materials required to complete the work; Including fasteners, bracing, wire, wire terminations, and similar items and materials to properly anchor the work to the HVAC structure. o Ensure the work area is cleaned daily to provide a safe work environment. All trash shall be cleaned up and disposed of before job completion. o Any disturbance to other building components/infrastructure shall be returned to existing operable condition. o Bid shall include all labor, materials, permits, inspections, equipment rental, and other fees broken down in listed format. o Please provide a separate line item for the cost associated for each mechanical / electrical permit. o The ionization units are being housed at 17146 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO 63040. Contractor shall coordinate pickup of the unit with the district.

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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.