Bids are requested for furnishing refrigeration, HVAC repair, and maintenance services for Otsego County buildings. Bids are due August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A pre-bid site tour is recommended but not mandatory. The contract duration is from October 2, 2026, to October 1, 2027, with two one-year renewal options. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must have at least five years of experience and technicians with three years of experience. A written guarantee of at least 90 days on repairs, parts, and labor is required. Emergency repair response time is within 4 hours; non-emergency response is within 24 hours.
Bids must be received by 2:00 PM local time on August 20, 2026.
Payments will be made with the Peoplesoft purchase order, receipts, vendor's original invoice, and voucher.
Contractor shall furnish a written guarantee of the products against all defects due to faulty or imperfect workmanship and materials for a period of at least 90 days on all repairs, parts and labor. If the manufacturer's standard warranty is longer, then that shall apply.
Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or bidders whom, by group or by item, meet all of the terms and conditions of the specifications.
Bidders must have adequate vehicles equipped with tools, testing equipment, and repair parts; experienced staff trained and certified; the ability to respond 24/7; and the ability to quickly obtain repair parts and maintain an inventory of commonly needed spare parts. Bidders shall have been in business a minimum of five years performing similar work. Technicians must have three years minimum experience.
Failure to deliver as guaranteed may result in termination of the contract and disqualification from receiving contracts for at least two years.
Attendance at the pre-bid site tour is strongly recommended to understand the scope of the project, but it is not mandatory. This will be the only opportunity to view the sites.
Samples are required to be furnished by the bidder at the request of Otsego County. Samples are to be furnished at no cost to the municipalityies. Samples will be returned only at the cost of the bidder.
Failure to submit the certificate of registration for public work projects may render the bidder nonresponsive and the bid could be disqualified. Failure to deliver as guaranteed may result in termination of the contract and disqualification from receiving contracts for at least two years.