Conte Cleanroom - Chiller & Air Handler

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a fixed‑price supplier to provide a custom air‑handling unit and heat‑recovery chiller for the Conte Cleanroom renovation. The scope is limited to the manufacturing, project‑management, and delivery of the equipment (FOB destination); installation will be covered under a separate contract. Bidders must submit a firm‑fixed price, comply with extensive clean‑room HVAC specifications, and meet the August 7 2026 deadline. The award is anticipated in early August, with delivery targeted for the end of December 2026. • Supply of a custom AHU (≈8,500 CFM) and a 30‑ton water‑cooled chiller with heat‑recovery capability. • All equipment must meet UL/FMA labeling, AMCA performance criteria, and UMass’s clean‑room specifications (see Attachments A, B, G). • Fixed‑price, FOB‑destination bid required; no installation services are part of this contract. • Evaluation will consider price, lead‑time, supplier‑diversity status, and demonstrated capability to manufacture clean‑room‑grade HVAC equipment.