Description
This competitive sealed‑bid procurement calls for the complete replacement of the chiller plant that cools the ice‑rink at Flushing Meadows Park’s Aquatic Center. The work includes demolition of the existing two‑chiller system, installation of two new ammonia‑based chillers, associated brine pumps, VFDs, cooling‑tower components, new ductwork, electrical power distribution, fire‑alarm integration, and required water‑treatment and vibration‑isolation measures. A temporary mobile chiller must be provided to keep the rink operational during construction, and the contractor must submit delegated‑design submittals, shop drawings, and comply with extensive NYC building, safety, and environmental codes.
• Replace two existing chillers and all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.
• Provide and operate a 230‑ton temporary mobile chiller with 1,360 GPM brine flow during demolition and commissioning.
• Perform demolition, concrete repairs, cooling‑tower fill replacement, pipe insulation, and installation of new control‑system (BACnet) integration.
• Deliver full shop‑drawings, calculations, inspections, and monthly maintenance of the temporary chiller as required by the City.