Replace DHR Instrument Air (IAS) compressor

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is soliciting proposals for the replacement of an instrument air system (IAS) compressor at the Deerhaven Renewables biomass plant. The existing compressor has reached end-of-life and will be replaced with a new machine that has been sized according to a comprehensive 2-week air audit study. The new compressor will be installed outdoors under a roof structure rated to withstand 110 mph winds. The system operates 4,000-5,000 hours annually, with two machines rotated on a weekly basis to balance run hours. The instrument air system is oil-free, requiring only oil-free compressor equipment. GRU desires quarterly service maintenance on the new machine and requests delivery before June 2026.

Key technical requirements include that the compressor controller cannot be remotely programmable per NERC cybersecurity guidelines. Vendors may submit multiple proposals for consideration. GRU will evaluate all proposals based on technical specifications, pricing, service capabilities, and compliance with the air audit specifications detailed in the attached technical documentation.

Q&A deadline is January 26, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. Proposal submission deadline is February 4, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. The solicitation includes scope of work, technical specifications, general and supplemental terms and conditions, federal supplemental conditions, exhibits, response submittal requirements, pricing proposals, and evaluation criteria.