Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified contractor to remove existing split‑heat‑pump HVAC units at three municipal facilities and install new high‑efficiency Trane (or approved equivalent) heat‑pump systems. The scope includes full demolition, disposal of old equipment, installation of new condensers, ductwork, drain pans, insulation, I‑Wave equipment, testing‑adjusting‑balancing (TAB) reports, required permitting, and on‑site training. The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑responsible‑bidder basis and will require compliance with city, state, and federal codes, as well as participation in Duke Energy “Smart $aver” rebate programs.
• 9 new HVAC heat‑pump units (3 + 4 + 2) with a minimum SEER 16 (base) or SEER 18 (alternate) and ≥ 5 tons each.
• Contractor responsible for removal, refrigerant reclamation, disposal, concrete‑pad modifications, aluminum jacketing of external piping, and all required TAB documentation.
• Project timeline: up to 90 calendar days from start‑date; mandatory pre‑bid conference Aug 25 2025; bid deadline Sep 16 2025.