HVAC Upgrades: Chiller & Pumps DU Warehouse

This contract awarded by the City of Dothan, Alabama, covers a comprehensive HVAC upgrade at the Dothan‑University (DU) Warehouse, including removal of an existing water‑cooled chiller, pumps, and cooling tower, and installation of a new air‑cooled chiller and pump package with associated piping and a 5 % contingency. The work is performed under a firm‑fixed‑price arrangement with a base‑bid value of approximately $473,550, plus two optional alternates for additional scope. • Scope: Replace chiller, pumps, and related piping; install air‑cooled chiller; provide all labor, materials, and contingency. • Awarded to: Smith’s Inc., a locally licensed general contractor (Alabama License # 2852). • Schedule: Bids were due 12 Dec 2025; award announced 13 Jan 2026; contract award documented 20 Jan 2026. • Financials: Base bid $473,550; Alternate 1 ≈ $44,600; Alternate 2 $28,156; total potential spend ≈ $545,000. • Compliance: All bidders held Alabama General Contractor licenses; two addenda were issued and acknowledged.