The City of New York’s Department of Design and Construction is soliciting a competitive sealed bid for a full‑scope HVAC upgrade at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and related services to demolish, renovate, and install new heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning systems, modify existing geothermal loop piping, refurbish the cooling tower, and perform associated mechanical, structural, and general construction tasks. The project includes site‑specific requirements such as temporary heating/cooling phasing, after‑hours access coordination, and compliance with asbestos‑abatement allowances. Bids must be submitted electronically via PASSPort within the specified window, with a bid opening scheduled for October 19 2026.
• Mechanical work: demolition, installation, and commissioning of new HVAC equipment, including air‑handling units, pumps, and controls.
• Structural & general construction: rooftop visual screens, smoke vent relocation, interior partitions, and ceiling work.
• Specialty requirements: asbestos‑abatement allowance ($15,000), special experience requirements, and community‑hiring mandates.
• Mandatory coordination: site‑visit on 8/24/2026, questions due 9/9/2026, and adherence to DDC’s bid‑security and MWBE participation rules.