This solicitation awards a single‑award contract for the replacement of three heat‑pump split HVAC systems with new DX cooling/gas‑heat furnace split systems at the Southern Arkansas University Tech fire‑training facility in Camden, AR. The work includes removal of existing equipment, installation of new carrier furnaces and condensers, associated ductwork, gas and refrigerant piping, condensate management, electrical power and control, programmable thermostats, and full testing, balancing, and one‑year warranty. The contract is a sealed‑bid, low‑price award with a $5 % bid bond, performance‑bond (if price > $50 k), and required insurance. The anticipated start date is 19 May 2025, with an initial five‑month term, renewable up to two months. Key points:
• Scope: replace three HVAC split systems (equipment, duct, gas, refrigerant, electrical).
• Requirements: Arkansas contractor license, 5 % bid bond, 5 % performance bond (price > $50 k), $250k liability insurance, $1 M workers’ comp.
• Timeline: bid deadline 1 May 2025, contract start 19 May 2025, 5‑month term.
• Vendor awarded: Hampton Heat & Air (sole award).