HVAC LOOP REPLACEMENT AT THALIAN HALL

The City of Wilmington issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB PB‑IH‑0225.1) for the replacement of the hydronic heating and cooling loops serving Thalian Hall. The scope requires removal of existing chiller and boiler loop piping, installation of new pipework, addition of shut‑off valves, insulation, painting, labeling, and coordination with the city’s shutdown/start‑up procedures. Bids were sealed, with a submission deadline of 3 March 2025; the bid opening occurred on 3 April 2025, where Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsible bidder. Key aspects include: • Mechanical‑contracting work involving hot‑water (160 psig @ 200 °F) and chilled‑water (160 psig @ 150 °F) piping, requiring ASTM‑compliant materials and non‑asbestos insulation. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting, strict insurance and licensing requirements, and MBE/DBE participation policy. • Contract awarded on a “lowest responsible bid” basis with unit‑price pricing; the awarded base amount was $14,280.