Heater Chiller System for Oyster Hatchery and Research Center

2026-11-03

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of drop - in water chillers , air - cooled reversible heat pumps , and commercial - duty heat / chill pump units suitable for use in a research aquaculture facility . All equipment shall be new , unused , and of current production . Equipment specified herein establishes the minimum acceptable performance and quality standards . Equivalent products meeting or exceeding these specifications shall be accepted . The University reserves the right to determine equivalency . 2 . Intended Application Equipment will be used in a marine and freshwater aquaculture research environment and operate reliably in humid and corrosive coastal conditions must : • Be suitable for freshwater and saltwater systems • Maintain stable process water temperatures • Be appropriate for continuous - duty commercial / research operation • Be rated for outdoor or sheltered exterior installation where specified 3A . Low - Profile Drop - In Water Chillers ( Quantity : 3 ) Minimum Requirements : • Compact , low - profile drop - in configuration • Air - cooled design • Nominal cooling capacity ≈ 6 , 000 BTUH • Motor rating approximately 0 . 5 HP • Electrical service : 115V , single phase • Maximum operating current approx . 9 . 5 amps • Power consumption approx . 1 , 100 watts • Integrated digital temperature controller • Single - stage control operation Hydraulic Performance : o Water flow range : 12 – 25 GPM Air - cooled design Approximate Dimensions : ▪ Length : 17 – 18 in . ▪ Width : 15 – 16 in . ▪ Height : 13 – 14 in . 3B . Air - Cooled Reversible Heat Pump / Chiller Units ( Quantity : 4 ) Minimum Requirements : • Air - cooled reversible heat pump capable of heating and chilling • Cooling / heating capacity ≈ 6 , 000 BTUH • Motor rating approximately 0 . 5 HP • Electrical service : 115V , single phase • Maximum operating current approx . 9 . 5 amps • Digital temperature control • Continuous - duty operation capability Hydraulic Performance : o Water flow range : 12 – 25 GPM Approximate Dimensions : ▪ Length : ~ 24 in . ▪ Width : ~ 15 – 16 in . ▪ Height : ~ 15 – 16 in ...

Mississippi

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