Air-Cooled Liquid Chillers

The McHenry County Purchasing Department issued a competitive bid (BID 23‑6148) for the procurement of air‑cooled liquid chiller units to replace equipment at the county jail. The solicitation required vendors to submit a detailed bid summary table, mandatory certification pages, a W‑9, and a status‑of‑ownership form. The award was made to TEC Distribution, LLC, a regional distributor of HVAC equipment. The contract includes optional alternates for extended warranties, preventive‑maintenance agreements, louvered enclosures, vibration isolators, and sound‑attenuation packages. Key elements of the solicitation are: • Scope: Supply, deliver, test, and start‑up 300‑ton air‑cooled screw chillers (model series 30XV) with optional accessories. • Procurement method: Full and open competition with a bid deadline of 9:00 AM CST on March 23 2023; bid opening conducted via WebEx. • Mandatory documentation: References, certifications, W‑9, ownership disclosure, and required forms; no bid bond required. • Awarded vendor: TEC Distribution, LLC (award announced in the solicitation posting). • Estimated contract value (base equipment only) ≈ $1.09 million, with additional optional alternates bringing the total to roughly $1.15 million.