HVAC LOOP REPLACEMENT AT THALIAN HALL

The City of Wilmington issued a sealed‑bid Invitation to Bid (ITB PB‑IH‑0225.1) for the replacement of the hydronic heating and cooling loops serving Thalian Hall. The scope required removal of existing chiller and boiler piping, installation of new piping, addition of shut‑off valves, insulation, painting, labeling, and coordination with the city’s shutdown/start‑up procedures. Bids were due March 4 2025, with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on February 17 2025. After bid opening on April 3 2025, Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. was awarded the contract with a base price of $14,280. The project involves mechanical‑contracting work in a historic public building, requires compliance with ASTM material specs, local licensing, insurance, and minority‑business participation policies. • Work: full replacement of HVAC hydronic loops (chilled‑water and hot‑water) and installation of isolation valves in the mechanical room. • Awarded to: Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. (single‑vendor award). • Procurement: sealed‑bid competitive (full and open competition) with unit‑price pricing structure. • Key dates: bid deadline March 4 2025; award April 3 2025; addendum issued Feb 26 2025. • Requirements: $1 M CGL, workers’ comp, $1 M auto liability; all licenses and certifications current; MBE/DBE participation encouraged.