Description
The City of Lynchburg is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive HVAC renovation of its Community Market and Armory facilities. The scope includes removal and replacement of existing air‑handling units, installation of a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system for market vendor spaces, a new air‑handling unit and fabric‑duct system for the Armory gym, conversion of the steam heating system to a hydronic system, and installation of a direct digital controls platform. Bidders must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services required to complete the work in accordance with the detailed construction documents, drawings, and specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a performance bond and payment bond required. Work must commence within ten days of notice to proceed and be substantially completed within 240 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $600 per day for late completion.
• Replace market air‑handling units and install VRF indoor units (four vertical cabinets, delivery 2027).
• Provide VRF system for vendor spaces; if VRF units unavailable, price horizontal fan‑coil units of equal capacity.
• Install new AHU and fabric‑duct system for Armory gym.
• Replace existing steam heating with a hydronic heating system.
• Install direct digital controls and a central multi‑zone controller with web access.
• Provide all required permits, bonds (5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds), and insurance.
• Complete work within 240 days; $600/day liquidated damages for overruns.