Description
This sealed‑bid solicitation from the City of Wilmington seeks a qualified contractor to remove existing split‑heat‑pump HVAC units at three municipal facilities and install new Trane (or approved equivalent) heat‑pump units meeting a minimum SEER 16 (base) or SEER 18 (alternate). The work includes full demolition, disposal of old equipment, installation of new condensers, ductwork transitions, drain pans, insulation tubing, I‑Wave equipment, testing‑adjusting‑balancing (TAB) reports, required permitting, and on‑site training. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a 90‑day project completion window and a 1‑year labor/material guarantee plus a 5‑year total warranty.
• Replace 9 heat‑pump units (3 + 4 + 2) across 245 Ops Center, 265 Ops Center, and 209 Coleman Drive.
• Provide aluminum jacketing for outdoor refrigeration lines, 1.5‑in. solid insulation, and custom 24‑gauge drain pans; perform TAB in‑house.
• Contractor responsible for all demolition, concrete‑pad modifications, permitting, and disposal; City may supply a forklift for mezzanine moves and will handle Duke Energy rebate paperwork.