Replacement of HVAC Air Handler, Controller Module, and Boiler to Improve Indoor Quality and Prevent Spread of Infectious Aerosols

The City of North Little Rock is seeking qualified contractors to replace an HVAC air handler, controller module, and boiler at the North Little Rock Community Center to improve indoor air quality and mitigate the spread of infectious aerosols. This federally assisted project, funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant, requires compliance with Davis‑Bacon and Section 3 statutes, and the city strongly encourages participation from small, minority, and women‑owned businesses. • Scope: Remove existing HVAC air handling unit, controller module, and boiler; install new, energy‑efficient equipment meeting current code and indoor‑air‑quality standards. • Mandatory site visit: Thursday August 13 2026 11:00 a.m. at 2700 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR. • Proposal deadline: Thursday August 20 2026 10:00 a.m.; sealed proposals required. • Funding: Community Development Block Grant (federal assistance) with required compliance to Davis‑Bacon, Section 3, and other federal/state regulations. • Preference: Small, minority, and women‑owned businesses; contractors are urged to subcontract to such firms when possible.