Air Handling Unit and Makeup Air Unit Replacements - AMIL & CALT

Anne Arundel Community College is requesting proposals for replacement of rooftop air handling units at the Arundel Mills Campus and a Makeup Air Unit at the Center for Applied Learning and Technology on the Arnold Campus, with proposals due November 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET. This is a public works project subject to Maryland prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes removal and installation of specified Trane rooftop units (RTU-4 at 27,000 CFM for the fourth floor and RTU-1 at 33,500 CFM for basement and first floor at Arundel Mills; Trane GRAA Makeup Air Unit at 4,000 CFM output at Arnold Campus), repair and modification of associated VAV terminals with reheat coil additions, integration with the existing Tridium Building Automation System and Fire Alarm System, testing and balancing per NEBB or TABB certification, permits, and all labor and materials. The project references the 2021 International Building Code and Maryland mechanical and energy codes. A pre-proposal Microsoft Teams meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET, with a site visit offered October 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET at the Arnold Campus location.

Evaluation criteria weight cost at 60%, qualifications and relevant experience at 30%, minority participation at 5%, and other factors at 5%. Contractors must demonstrate five consecutive years of experience in this type of work and hold current licensing, bonding, and insurance in Anne Arundel County. Approved RTU manufacturers are Carrier, Innovent, Trane, and York. Building Automation System integration work must be subcontracted to Smart Building Technologies. Bid/Proposal Security of 5% of the total proposed amount is required for proposals exceeding $100,000. The successful contractor shall furnish Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of contract sum, maintain specified insurance coverage, and provide a two-year warranty on parts and labor. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays. Payment terms are Net Thirty with 10% retainage until final payment. Work is scheduled to commence May 24, 2027, with substantial completion by August 1, 2027 and final completion by August 15, 2027. Award to the Board of Trustees is anticipated January 12, 2027.