Project Information

Bid Title

Addendum No. 2 ITB 23-FAC-0073 Chiller Replacement@ Mary Keller Zervignon School

Issuing Agency

New Orleans Public Schools

Location

Louisiana

Published Date

Dec 10, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 16, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

23-FAC-0073

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Project Description

Addendum No. 2 ITB 23-FAC-0073 Chiller Replacement@ Mary Keller Zervignon School (12.10.25)

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PIVOTAL , LLC

1515 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 1150

NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70112

(504) 799-3653

ADDEDNDUM # 2

CHILLER REPLACEMENT @ MARY KELLER ZERVIGNON

Owner: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB)

Program Manager: Manning Architects (Clarence Eugene III – Sr. Project Manager)

Project #: ITB23-FAC-0073

Date: 12/10/2025

Project Location: 3128 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA. 70115

POR: Pivotal Engineering LLC, Bassam Rossi Mekari, PE / 225-205-3490

I- Answers To Questions/Emails (Questions are in numerical orders,

Answers are below each question):

NONE THIS ADDENDUM

II- Substitutions Requests:

As per the front-end bid documents in section 4.3, the following guidelines shall be met:

“4.3 Substitutions:

4.3.1 The materials, products and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard

of quality, character, type, style, function, dimension, and appearance desired. Equivalent products may

be acceptable, as stated in La. R.S. 38:2212.T(2). It shall be the responsibility of the Architect/Engineer to

determine if a proposed substitution is equivalent. No substitutions shall be allowed after bidding, except

as may be provided in the Contract Documents.

4.3.2 No substitution will be considered unless written request for approval has been submitted by the

Proposer and has been received by the Architect/Engineer at least seven (7) working days prior to the deadline

for submission of Bids. (La. R.S. 38:2295.C) Each such request shall include the name of the material or

equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitute including

model numbers, drawings, cuts, performance and test data and any other information necessary for an

evaluation. A statement setting forth any changes in other materials, equipment or work that incorporation

of the substitute would require shall be included. It shall be the responsibility of the Proposer to include

in his proposal all changes required of the Contract Documents if the proposed substitution is used. Prior

approval is given contingent upon supplier being responsible for any costs which may be necessary to

modify the space or facilities needed to accommodate the materials and equipment approved.

4.3.3 If the Architect approves any proposed substitution, such approval will be set forth in an

Addendum. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.”

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Acceptable Substitutions:

Equipment

1- Chill Water Pump

2- Suction Diffuser

3- Triple Duty Valve

4- Air Separator

Manufacturer

Taco Comfort Solutions

Taco Comfort Solutions

Taco Comfort Solutions

Taco Comfort Solutions

Taco Comfort Solutions is acceptable compatible manufacturer. However, as per our

bid specs, proposed equipment must meet at a minimum the following:

1- It is contractor s responsibility to ensure that all bid documents are adhered to.

2- Specification Section 23 64 23.13 Para 3.02 discusses that proposed manufacturers shall

have a local rep within 10 miles of the job site with qualified HVAC technicians and

engineers that can service the provided equipment.

3- Equipment must be made in the USA.

4- Engineer approval does not allow specification compromises. The contractor remains

responsible for meeting all equipment specifications.

End of Addendum #2

Bassam Rossi Mekari, PE - Principal

Bassam Rossi Mekari

Pivotal Engineering

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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