Description
The City of Manchester seeks a design‑build contractor to replace the existing chiller plant at the JFK Coliseum, delivering a fully operational cooling system by mid‑August 2027. The scope encompasses complete engineering design, demolition of existing equipment, civil and mechanical installation of new compressors, cooling tower, glycol system, electrical switchgear, and integration with the city’s building management system, while maintaining partial facility operations.
• Design‑build contract (fixed‑price) for complete replacement of chiller plant equipment and associated systems.
• Mandatory pre‑bid site walk‑through on October 8, 2026; questions due by October 19, 2026; sealed bids due October 23, 2026 2 PM.
• Requires 10 % bid bond, two‑year warranty, and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late operational start (post‑August 15, 2027).
• Contractor must be pre‑qualified via RFQ #2600032 and able to handle mechanical, electrical, civil, and BMS integration work.