HVAC LOOP REPLACEMENT AT THALIAN HALL

The City of Wilmington issued an Invitation to Bid for the replacement of the heating and cooling water loops serving Thalian Hall. The scope required removal of existing piping, installation of new chiller and boiler loop piping, addition of shut‑off valves, insulation, labeling, and coordination with the city’s facilities staff to minimize HVAC downtime. The contract was awarded on a “lowest responsible bid” basis to Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. for a base price of $14,280, with three optional alternates priced separately. Key points include: • Full replacement of HVAC loop piping (hot‑water and chilled‑water) with required pressure‑rated materials and 2‑in. insulation. • Installation of isolation valves inside the mechanical room and at each T‑junction serving six fan‑coil units. • Mandatory compliance with city insurance, licensing, and MBE/DBE participation policies. • Competition was open to all qualified vendors; a pre‑bid meeting was held on February 17 2025, and bids were sealed by March 4 2025.