27C3, Windsor Knolls Middle School Chiller Replacement

The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is seeking a qualified contractor to replace a failing chiller at Windsor Knolls Middle School. The contract will be awarded on October 21 2026, with electronic bid submission due by September 25 2026. Bidders must provide a bid bond (cashier’s check) and complete several mandatory forms (statutory affidavit, non‑collusion, compliance, conflict of interest, W‑9, proprietary information). A non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting will be held on‑site on September 10 2026. The scope includes removal of the existing chiller, procurement and installation of a new HVAC chiller system, testing, and commissioning to ensure full operational status for the school’s mechanical plant. • Location: Windsor Knolls Middle School, 11150 Windsor Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 • Contract type: Invitation for Bid (construction‑focused) • Key dates: Release Aug 28 2026, Pre‑proposal meeting Sep 10 2026, Questions due Sep 16 2026, Bid deadline Sep 25 2026, Award Oct 21 2026 • Required submissions: electronic bid via ProcureNow, bid bond (cashier’s check) mailed to FCPS, and required compliance forms • Primary contact: Matthew Grosso, Project Manager (email & phone provided) • Expected work: removal of existing chiller, supply and install new chiller unit, associated piping, controls, and start‑up testing • Evaluation based on price, compliance, and ability to meet schedule.