This is a solicitation for bids for AC Chiller Repair and Maintenance Services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Bids are due by June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. A pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom on June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. Bidders must have at least ten years of experience in industrial chilled water unit repair and maintenance, possess financial capability, be licensed to do business in Missouri, and provide three business references. Employees working with refrigerants must be EPA certified. The contract term is three years, starting November 1, 2026. The successful bidder will be determined based on the lowest and best bid, along with qualifications and ability to comply with technical and general specifications. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must submit all required documents as listed on the bidder's checklist. Performance and payment bonds are required. Compliance with Missouri Unauthorized Aliens Law, Living Wage Ordinance, and Anti-discrimination Against Israel Act is mandatory.
The bid due date is June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
The successful bidder will submit a monthly itemized invoice for work performed, with payments contingent upon city appropriations. Invoices must be submitted within six months of the agreement's expiration or termination.
The successful bidder shall assume and perform all warranty repairs for the city's equipment. If the manufacturer fails to honor the warranty, the successful bidder will promptly make repairs at their cost.
The successful bidder will be selected on the basis of the lowest and best bid submitted, along with the bidder's qualifications and ability to comply with the technical and general specifications.
Bidders must have a minimum of ten years of experience in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of industrial chilled water units, possess financial capability, be licensed to do business in Missouri, and provide three business references.
Failure to comply with certain provisions, such as those related to airport security or administrative actions from state or federal agencies, may result in liquidated damages and potential termination of the agreement.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory site visit, but it encourages bidders to examine the premises of the airport.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid process or decisions.
Bids may be rejected if a bidder submits more than one bid, if collusion is suspected, if the bidder lacks minimum qualifications, or if the bid is conditioned, contains erasures, or is not accompanied by all required items.