Invitation to Bid: Chiller Replacement - Garland Center 

The City of Gastonia, North Carolina, is soliciting bids for a Chiller Replacement project at the Garland Center, located at 150 S York St, Gastonia, NC 28052. The project involves removing and replacing the existing York YCAL0104 Chiller with a new code-compliant unit, specifically a Trane or approved equal. Key requirements of the project include: 1. Replacing the existing chiller with a new air-cooled screw chiller with a minimum capacity of 100 tons. 2. Matching original design specifications, including evaporator and condenser requirements. 3. Flushing and clearing the chilled water system piping. 4. Installing new butterfly valves, gauges, thermometers, and pipe insulation. 5. Providing all necessary tools, equipment, materials, labor, and permits to complete the project. Bidders must submit their proposals by 2:00 pm on September 8, 2026, to the City of Gastonia - Building Maintenance Division, 1300 N Broad St, Gastonia, NC 28054. The bid price must include all transportation costs and must not include Federal Excise Tax or North Carolina Sales Tax. The City of Gastonia reserves the right to reject all bids and requires a bond for projects in excess of $100,000. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a written contract with the City and provide proof of insurance. For questions or clarification, bidders can contact Justin Gaff, Building Maintenance Manager, at (704) 866-6017 or [email protected]. Key dates and deadlines: * Bid submission deadline: 2:00 pm on September 8, 2026 * Project completion date: To be determined by the approved contract date * Payment terms: The contractor will be paid promptly upon completion of the project, subject to the terms of the contract. Overall, the City of Gastonia is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the existing chiller at the Garland Center with a new, code-compliant unit, and to complete all necessary work to ensure a successful project.