Request for Informal Bids for Public Works Air Handler Unit Replacement

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified contractor to replace an aging first‑floor commercial air‑handler unit (approximately 30 years old) with a new, energy‑efficient system that complies with current HVAC codes and integrates with existing building systems. The scope includes removal, disposal, installation of the new unit (including VFD‑controlled fans), coordination of temporary heating/cooling, full testing and third‑party commissioning, and delivery of as‑built documentation and a one‑year warranty (with an optional five‑year extension). The work must be completed with minimal disruption to building occupants and must meet MWBE participation goals. • Remove and properly dispose of the existing AHU, associated ductwork, condensate drains, and chilled‑water coil. • Supply, deliver, rig, and install a new energy‑efficient AHU with variable‑speed fans, compatible with the existing Daikin chiller and Johnson Controls Metasys BAS. • Provide temporary HVAC services during occupied hours, conduct start‑up, testing, and third‑party commissioning, and submit all required manuals, O&M guides, and as‑built drawings. • Meet bonding, insurance, licensing, and MWBE subcontracting requirements; optional five‑year warranty available as an alternate.