Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified contractors to remove existing split‑heat‑pump HVAC units at three municipal facilities and install new Trane (or approved equivalent) heat‑pump units rated 16 or 18 SEER. The work includes full demolition, disposal of old equipment, installation of new units, associated ductwork, drain pans, insulation, I‑Wave equipment, testing‑adjusting‑balancing (TAB) reports, permitting, and owner training. The contract will be awarded on the basis of the lowest responsible bid, with a 90‑day construction window after mobilization.
• Scope: removal of 9 existing HVAC units and installation of 9 new heat‑pump units (≥ 5 tons, 16/18 SEER).
• Additional responsibilities: aluminum jacketing of exterior refrigeration lines, concrete pad modifications, drain‑pan specifications, TAB reports (in‑house), and coordination of Duke Energy SmartSaver rebate documentation.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference on August 25, 2025; bid submission deadline September 16, 2025, 3:00 PM.
• Vendor must provide insurance (≥ $1 M general liability, workers’ comp, etc.) and meet M/WBE participation goals.