Bid - Rental of One (1) - 200 Ton Chiller

The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking a vendor to rent a single 200‑ton low‑temperature industrial chiller, complete with glycol system components, pumps, hoses, power connections, and on‑call technical support for its “Holidays on the Plaza” ice‑rink event. The contract can be awarded for either a one‑year term (covering the Nov 2024‑Jan 2025 period) or a three‑year term (same seasonal window each year). Bids must be submitted in sealed form (or electronically) by the bid opening time on June 7, 2024. The vendor must deliver the chiller on a 48‑foot flatbed, keep it on the trailer for the rental period, install all required piping and connections, provide remote monitoring, and guarantee a 2‑hour response time for performance issues and a 48‑hour teardown after the event. • Scope includes equipment rental, installation, power hookup, glycol‑system setup, and on‑site technical support. • Two pricing options: a lump‑sum one‑year rental price, or annual and total three‑year lump‑sum prices. • Key dates: Issue May 9 2024, clarification deadline May 29 2024, bid opening June 7 2024, delivery week of Nov 4 2024, pickup after Jan 22 2025.