Overview of the University’s Need: IPHEC is seeking proposals from multiple qualified businesses (referred to as “Respondents”) for the services of a firm that can provide a comprehensive, service-oriented water treatment program for towers, boilers, chillers, and deaerators as described in the attached documents. It is Important to note the specifications below are specific to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. These specifications will be utilized as ‘minimum requirements’ and the basis for evaluation. Additional IPHEC universities may also choose to utilize this award, their specifications may vary. They will follow the process outlined above in section 1.18.3. Where possible, IPHEC has included additional specifications for these campuses in the attachments at the end of this RFP, starting with Attachment C. Attachments C and D are informative only to the responder and do not require a response. 6.2 Specifications and Requirements: In no order of preference, the primary goals of the service-oriented, water treatment program are included below, but are not limited to: 6.2.1 Goals for the treatment program 6.2.1.1 Minimize or eliminate chemical handling by, and safety hazards to, University personnel. 6.2.1.2 Provide professional knowledgeable and involved service personnel with a degree relevant to the field. 6.2.1.3 Accurately monitor program results and communicate appropriate recommendations with quantifiable, businessoriented justifications. Reports shall provide the required daily data to indicate the University’s compliance with all applicable water discharge limits per university requirements. (this may vary by university, but will be a standard at each University campus) 6.2.1.4 Thoroughly train personnel on the implementation and control of the programs. 6.2.1.5 Reduce the overall energy/utility consumption through improved heat-transfer efficiency and improved water quality. This is accomplished by improving the make-up quality, reducing system contamination, and minimizing scale, corrosion, fouling and microbiological growth, which create deposits on heattransfer surfaces. 6.2.1.6 Minimize the repair and maintenance costs associated with the replacement and cleaning of equipment due to scale, corrosion, fouling, or microbiological activity. 6.2.1.7 Provide quality water treatment program costs that are competitive with industry standards/market rates. 25 V.25.1 6.2.2 Specifications for the Systems: 6.2.2.1 Cooling Tower Water Systems • Tanks o Storage tanks must include bottom drain capabilities to ensure: Positive, flooded suction for reliable chemical pumping and injection. The ability to completely empty the tank for maintenance or cleaning.
