Specifications include, but are not limited to: 5.1 Acceptable performance for the following systems shall be defined as follows: 5.1.1 For Evaporative Cooling Towers, acceptable performance shall be corrosion rates of 1.0 Mils/yr. or less for mild steel and 0.1 Mils/yr. or less for copper; and, tower counts of 10,000 of total aerobic bacterial colonies per ml or less, AND clean heat transfer surfaces with no pitting as recommended by DISTRICT’S Designated Facilities Manager or designee. 5.1.2 For Closed systems, acceptable performance shall be corrosion rates of 0.5 Mils/yr. or less for mild steel and 0.1 Mils/yr. or less for copper; and, counts of 1,000 of total aerobic bacterial colonies per ml or less; and, clean heat transfer surfaces with no pitting as determined by DISTRICT’S Designated Facilities Manager or designee. 5.1.3 Should the systems chemical levels be deficient for two consecutive months; DISTRICT may withhold payment(s) to the SUCCESSFUL BIDDER until chemical levels are brought up to the acceptable levels as specified. 5.2 Current equipment at DISTRICT locations may not be what SUCCESSFUL BIDDER recommends for their products and/or meets the requirements with Specifications/Scope of Work Provision 2.5. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER may be responsible for the installation of new systems/equipment which meet DISTRICT standards. All SUCCESSFUL BIDDER associated costs will be compensated under Other Work/Services and shall be in accordance with the Agreements Labor and Cost-Plus percentage rates as outlined within (Exhibit VI) Bid Form (Pricing Sheet).
