The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to replace and upgrade the heating and cooling systems at the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina. The project includes replacing three aging cast-iron hydronic boilers, three air-cooled chillers, and a rooftop HVAC unit. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and services necessary to remove, replace, and upgrade the identified heating and cooling systems. The project aims to restore operational reliability, improve energy performance, reduce maintenance burden, and maintain compliance with applicable Federal, state, safety, and mechanical code requirements.
Key aspects of the project include:
* Replacing the existing boilers, chillers, and rooftop unit with modern, high-efficiency equipment
* Upgrading the associated pump and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) systems
* Ensuring compatibility with the existing infrastructure, including piping, venting, electrical, and controls
* Providing training to Government personnel on the new systems
* Ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local codes and standards