GUA Cooling Tower Repairs

The Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is seeking a qualified contractor to repair and restore two existing Greenspun College of Urban Affairs cooling towers, including replacement of fill media, drift eliminators, casing panels, distribution components, and related mechanical repairs.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas


General
Open (issued)
5587-GS
Oct 29, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 21, 2026 03:00 PM
$300,000.00
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
grace.scheidt@unlv.edu
+17028951893
4505 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is soliciting bids for a turnkey public-works project to repair and restore two existing Marley NC8302EL2 cooling towers serving the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, testing, commissioning, coordination, and incidental services required for a complete and operational system. The work includes field assessment; replacement of deteriorated fill media, drift eliminators, casing panels, hot-water distribution basins, covers, boxes, nozzles, and related components; inspection and repair or replacement of fan, motor, gearbox, shaft, sheaves, bearings, and drive components; localized structural repairs and corrosion protection; water treatment and flushing; and protection of existing electrical and control systems. The contractor must coordinate phasing so that at least one of the two cooling towers remains available during repairs unless otherwise approved, complete commissioning and acceptance testing, provide at least four hours of in-person training for facilities personnel, and submit operation and maintenance manuals and closeout documentation. The estimated project cost is approximately $300,000. The project must be completed by January 2027, and the successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, required insurance, a 5% bid security, applicable prevailing-wage compliance, Nevada contractor licensing, and apprenticeship-utilization documentation.

Classification Codes
NAICS238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSCZ2NBREPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS
Smart Codes
cooling tower repairsmechanical hvac contractingcommercial construction
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 21, 2026 03:00 PM-Issue Date
Oct 08, 2026 03:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Site Walk (required)
Bidders must sign in and remain for the entire site visit to qualify to bid. The meeting location is shown on Exhibit E.
Oct 15, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 22, 2026-Last Day for Addenda
Oct 29, 2026 09:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline and Electronic Opening
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Employers Liability — $100,000.00
  • Pollution Liability — $5,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
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