Indoor Walk - In Cooler / Freezer Combo Box

2026-11-03

1 . OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY The City of Wichita is the largest city in Kansas with a population of approximately 397 , 000 and is the seat of Sedgwick County . As of May 2024 , the City ’ s total land area was approximately 167 square miles . Major highways , including the Kansas Turnpike ( I - 35 ), Interstate 135 and U . S . 54 ( Kellogg Avenue ) link the City with a large trade area that encompasses a population of more than 1 . 1 million people within a 100 - mile radius . The City of Wichita employs approximately 3 , 100 employees providing a full range of municipal services , including police and fire protection , parks and recreation programs , libraries , public housing , municipal transportation , airports , water and sewer utilities , general administration , and other services . Information regarding the City of Wichita can be found at wichita . gov . The legislative body of the City consists of a six - member City Council , elected by district , and a full - time Mayor elected from the City - atlarge . The Council members and the Mayor serve four - year terms overlapping . The Council and Mayor establish general policies , which are executed by the City Manager . The City of Wichita is soliciting request for bids from vendors and / or firms for indoor walk - in cooler / freezer combo box for the Cultural Arts Department . The City reserves the right to award all , some , or none of the goods / services set forth in this Request for Bid ( RFB ) to any one proposer based on the City ’ s review and assessment of the bids meeting the criteria / specifications set forth herein . 2 . SCOPE OF SERVICES Winning Bidder shall be responsible for installation , testing , permitting of the following equipment at Century II PACC : A . Removal of Existing System • Complete removal of all existing systems in used for Cooler / Freezer Combo Box from Century II . B . Overall Box • Overall dimensions : 34 ' ( L ) x 24 ' ( W ) x 8 '- 6 " ( H ). • Construction : Prefabricated modular panel system with minimum R - value consistent with commercial walk - in practice ( provide R - value in bid ). Panels to be sealed , vapor - tight , and compatible with food - service / performing arts facility environment . • Interior finish : Smooth , durable , cleanable surface suitable for food storage and equipment traffic . • Thresholds : Provide thermal break thresholds at doors ; floorless cooler area to have sealed perimeter . C . Cooler Section • Dimensions : 22 ' x 24 ' ( floorless ). • Door : One ( 1 ) 5 '- 0 " wide insulated swing door with self - closing hardware and positive latching ; provide vision strip per Owner direction . • Floor : Floorless — cooler will be installed over existing finished floor ; contractor to provide protective curb / edge flashing and thermal isolation as required . • Refrigeration : Two ( 2 ) evaporator coils located inside cooler . • Condensing Unit : Outdoor condensing unit , 4 . 0 horsepower , weather - rated , mounted per manufacturer recommendations with vibration isolation and sound attenuation . Provide condenser pad or mounting per site conditions . • Controls : Digital temperature controller with alarm contacts ; provide temperature display in mechanical room and inside cooler . • Defrost : Electric or hot - gas defrost ; specify method and controls . D . Freezer Section • Dimensions : 12 ' x 24 '. • Door : One ( 1 ) 5 '- 0 " wide insulated swing door with heated frame and threshold ; provide gasket and positive latch . • Floor : Reinforced pallet jack floor capable of supporting pallet jack loads and forklift point loads as specified : design for minimum 3 , 000 lb . point load ( contractor to provide structural design and details ). Provide non - slip finish and thermal break . • Exterior Ramp : Provide exterior ramp from finished grade to freezer threshold ; ramp slope to meet local code and Owner requirements ; include handrails if required by code . • Refrigeration : One ( 1 ) evaporator coil inside freezer . • Condensing Unit : Outdoor condensing unit , 5 . 5 horsepower , weather - rated , mounted per manufacturer recommendations with vibration isolation and sound attenuation . Provide condenser pad or mounting per site conditions . • Controls : Digital temperature controller with alarm contacts ; provide temperature display in mechanical room and inside freezer . • Defrost : Hot - gas defrost recommended ; specify method and controls . E . Refrigeration Piping and Accessories • Piping : Refrigerant piping from outdoor condensing units to evaporators sized per manufacturer recommendations ; include suction and liquid lines , insulation , and protective jacketing . • Refrigerant : Contractor to specify refrigerant type ; comply with all federal , state , and local regulations . • Accessories : Sight glasses , liquid receivers ( if required ), filter driers , service valves , pressure reliefs , crankcase heaters , oil separators ( if required ), and vibration isolation . • Electrical : Contractor to provide wiring from Owner - provided disconnects to condensing units and evaporator fans ; provide control wiring to controllers and alarms . Specify electrical load and coordinate final service requirements with Owner . • Condensate : Provide condensate management for evaporators ( pumps or gravity drains ) sized for expected loads . F . Insulation , Seals , and Penetrations • All panel joints , door frames , and penetrations to be sealed vapor - tight . Provide flashing and transition details to existing building finishes . Penetrations for piping and wiring to be fire - stopped per code . G . Performance & Testing • Temperature targets : Cooler : + 34 ° F to + 40 ° F ( contractor to confirm ). Freezer : - 10 ° F to - 20 ° F ( contractor to confirm ). Contractor to demonstrate ability to maintain temperatures under design load . • Commissioning : Provide start - up , performance testing , refrigerant charge verification , and written commissioning report . Include 72 - hour continuous temperature log demonstrating compliance .

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