Dorrill Hall Cooling Tower Replacement

The contract calls for the removal of the existing cooling‑tower cells at Dorrill Hall and installation of two new cooling‑tower cells, along with associated condenser‑water piping, valves, pump drives, controls, and related electrical work. The work is to be performed on the Longwood University campus in Farmville, VA, and will be executed under a lump‑sum bid award to the lowest responsive bidder. Key compliance requirements include Virginia contractor licensing, bid and performance bonds, and a small‑business participation goal of at least 5 %. • Scope: Mechanical/HVAC installation, structural modifications, and electrical integration for a new cooling‑tower system. • Procurement: Open competitive Invitation for Bid (IFB LU214‑18‑004) with a bid deadline of 25 Oct 2017; award made to Comfort Systems USA (Mid‑Atlantic). • Value: Based on the bid tab, the winning bid was approximately $200 k, indicating a modest‑size mechanical construction contract.