Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to replace the refrigeration system and outside controls at the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina. The project involves replacing the existing evaporator units, condensing units, hot gas systems, and upgrading the associated outside control systems. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, transportation, testing, commissioning, and documentation necessary to complete the work. The project requires the contractor to work on two environmental challenge rooms, F108 and F109, which must maintain stable and controlled temperature conditions for scientific research. The contractor must ensure that the new equipment is compatible with the existing building automation system and that all work is done in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• The contractor must remove and dispose of the existing equipment and install new condensing units, evaporator units, and control systems.
• The contractor must ensure that the new equipment is designed for a coastal, salt-air environment and is corrosion-resistant.
• The contractor must provide training to the facility operations staff and submit operation and maintenance manuals.
• The contractor must ensure that all work is done in accordance with the contract requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• The contractor must coordinate all work activities with NOAA representatives to minimize disruption to laboratory operations and facility occupants.