City Hall HVAC Construction Management

The City of Nashua, New Hampshire, located in Hillsborough County, is seeking construction management services for a comprehensive HVAC upgrade at City Hall, involving the replacement of the existing gas-fired steam heating system with a new Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system with heat recovery. The project encompasses approximately 20,000 square feet of the 67,000 square foot building and requires a construction management firm to provide detailed estimates at various design stages, coordinate with the project architect (Harriman), manage project scheduling, and conduct weekly job site meetings. Proposals are due on August 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 11:00 am. Vendor questions must be submitted by August 6, 2025, and the city expects construction to begin in early Fall 2025, with a project completion goal of December 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include qualifications and experience of the project team, past performance, proposed project completion dates, overall submission quality, total cost, and potential classification as a disadvantaged business enterprise.

The procurement allows for potential classification as a disadvantaged business enterprise, providing opportunities for smaller or minority-owned firms. The contractor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability, with the City named as an additional insured. The current infrastructure includes an HO Smith boiler and a mix of Mitsubishi, Carrier, and Trane climate control equipment, with potential additional work involving floor renovations, addressing asbestos-containing materials in floor tiles, pipe insulation, and exterior window glazing, and potential modifications to fire alarm and sprinkler systems. While the specific budget is to be determined, the project is fully funded, and the City's energy manager will handle equipment rebates. Bidders are expected to obtain three quotes for equipment and subcontractors and provide detailed vendor descriptions and project team information, with proposals guaranteed for 90 days from submission.