Request for Proposals for a Comprehensive, Service-Oriented Water Treatment Program for the Central Utility Plants

The University of Arizona is seeking a qualified firm to design, install, operate, maintain, and continuously manage a comprehensive water‑treatment program for its central utility plants (steam, chilled‑water, and cooling‑tower systems). The contract is service‑oriented, requiring the vendor to provide chemicals, equipment, testing, reporting, training, and 24/7 emergency support, with a mandatory on‑site walk‑through and electronic submission via GEP/Quantum. The initial term is one year with up to four optional one‑year renewals. • Scope covers high‑pressure steam boiler/feed‑water, closed‑loop chilled‑water, and cooling‑tower water systems. • Vendor must supply chemicals, reagents, bulk‑storage containers, non‑proprietary controllers, and perform regular corrosion‑coupon and microbiological testing. • Mandatory site walk‑through on June 4 2026; pre‑proposal virtual meeting on May 15 2026; questions due June 10 2026; final proposal due June 23 2026.