Provide Engineering Design and Construction Services for HVAC Replacement & Upgrade at Essex County Codey Arena South Mountain Recreation Complex

This contract awards French & Parrello Associates the responsibility for engineering design and construction services to replace and upgrade the HVAC system at the Essex County Codey Arena South Mountain Recreation Complex. The award amount is $194,600, with a performance period that runs from the award date through project completion (approximately one year). A $50 non‑refundable fee is required to obtain the paper‑only plans and specifications, which must be picked up in person at the County’s Purchasing Office. The work falls under professional engineering services and is funded by the Essex County Department of Public Works. • Scope: full engineering design, construction management, and installation of new HVAC equipment for a public recreation complex. • Budget: $194,600 (firm‑fixed‑price) plus a $50 fee for plans. • Schedule: award 02/04/2026, contract end 02/03/2027, with bid deadline 12/23/2025. • Procurement: open competition RFP, awarded to a single vendor; no set‑aside designations noted.