IFB 2027-024 Community Market and Armory HVAC Renovation

The City of Lynchburg is seeking bids to overhaul HVAC systems for its Community Market and the Armory Gym. The work includes replacing existing air‑handling units, installing a variable‑refrigerant‑flow (VRF) system for vendor spaces, providing a new air‑handling unit with fabric ductwork for the gym, converting the steam heating system to a hydronic system, and integrating a direct‑digital‑controls platform. Four vertical cabinet VRF indoor units will not be available until 2027; if pricing is unavailable by the bid deadline, bidders should price horizontal fan‑coil units of equivalent capacity. The contract will be adjusted when actual pricing becomes known. • Replace Market air‑handling units and add VRF system for vendor spaces. • Install new AHU and fabric duct for Armory Gym, replace steam heating with hydronic heating. • Provide direct digital controls and accommodate delayed VRF indoor unit pricing. • Pricing flexibility: allow horizontal fan‑coil unit pricing if VRF pricing unavailable. • Contract terms will be modified as actual component costs are confirmed.