# Fermilab -Replacement of EOL water-cooled HVAC system

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rk365984isd

- Solicitation number: RK-365984-ISD
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: Fermilab - DOE Contractor (899034)
- NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Product or service code: 4120 Air Conditioning Equipment
- Place of performance: Batavia, Illinois
- County: Kane County (FIPS 17089). https://abierto.us/counties/kane-county-il-17089
- City: Batavia. https://abierto.us/cities/batavia-il-1704078
- First posted: February 18, 2025
- Last posted: February 18, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7d19fab4951641d18ce501ba8a5c7446/view

## Description

This statement of work (SOW) aims to obtain supervision, expertise, labor, materials, and equipment for the work indicated below. The work will be completed at Proton West 7 (PW7) at the Fermilab facility in Batavia, Illinois. Fermilab is operated by the Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG). FFDG will provide a Task Manager / Construction Coordinator (TM/CC) to oversee the project. The subcontractor will replace the existing water-cooled HVAC unit at PW7.

The subcontractor will purchase and provide the replacement unit. This is an end-of-life replacement of the HVAC system. The subcontractor will be responsible for all installation, labor, supervision, equipment, measurements, programming, and testing needed to complete this project before turning it over to FFDG. SCOPE OF WORK Subcontractor shall perform the following:

Mobilize to PW7 FIMS 626 The contractor will remove the existing York E#1922 water-cooled cooling-only unit. LOTO (lock out tag out) electrical panel PHP-WB-2-1 Circ.7-9-11. Isolate 2” water lines. Remove existing electrical wiring. Ensure line voltage and control wiring are removed and disposed of as required. Disconnect both supply and return water lines. Disconnect condensate line. Once the unit is completely disconnected, TM/CC will work with an in-house overhead crane technician to assist with the removal.

The contractor will provide and install a new 20-ton water-cooled system as indicated below. TM/CC will install a new unit with an in-house overhead crane technician. The contractor will provide vibration pads for the new unit to sit on. The contractor will provide a new 2” Penn refrigeration regulator valve. The contractor will install a 2” Penn valve with a 1/4-inch refrigeration line from the high side of the regulator valve. The contractor will install a refrigeration tee for service and pressure testing.

The contractor is to supply all 2” copper and materials necessary to connect the supply and return water lines properly. The contractor will supply and install new insulation on water lines after the leak is checked. The contractor will install a new electrical 460VAC-3 phased, fused disconnect. The contractor must supply appropriately sized fuses to match unit MOCP. The contractor must supply an appropriately sized wire and conduit for the new unit.

The contractor will make the final connections and check the phasing. The contractor is to install an FFDG-supplied thermostat. The contractor will install a new 8-wire thermostat wire from the unit to the thermostat. The contractor is to land low-voltage wiring. The contractor must supply proper duct supplies (e.g., a Pair of pants) for adequate amperage and airflow. The TM/CC will provide an in-house overhead crane technician to lift ductwork for final installation. The contractor is to start up the equipment.

Provide an amp draw on motors to ensure proper ducting. Adjust the Pen valve to the proper height to ensure an appropriate flow and pressure. The contractor is to fill out manufacturer start-up paperwork. Demobilize, final clean up, and check. The contractor must provide TM/CC with all manuals and a picture of the manufacturer's nameplate

## Publications

- February 18, 2025: Solicitation, due April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 7d19fab4951641d18ce501ba8a5c7446. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7d19fab4951641d18ce501ba8a5c7446/view

## Points of contact

- Richard Konan, rkonan@fnal.gov, 6308402835

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