Contract for HVAC Renovations at the Tyrrell Historic Library located at 695 Pearl St. , Beaumont, Texas 77701

The City of Beaumont is requesting bids for HVAC system renovations at the Tyrrell Historic Library located at 695 Pearl Street, with proposals due September 24, 2026. The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and services to renovate the mechanical system, including ductwork, AAON CF Series condensing units and AAON V3 Series air-handling units, controls systems, piping, and associated electrical infrastructure. Work is designated as a lump-sum contract and must be performed in phases to accommodate continued library and museum operations during standard business hours (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, unless approved otherwise).

The contractor must employ licensed subcontractors for mechanical, electrical, and gas-line work. A project superintendent with references from at least five previously completed projects of similar size and complexity must be continuously present on-site. The contractor is responsible for all temporary facilities, security fencing, and site restoration, and must maintain liability insurance per Owner specifications. Monthly payments are submitted by the 23rd of each month and subject to retainage and mechanic's lien waivers. The contractor bears the cost of Architect inspection overruns at $150.00 per hour plus $0.50 per mile if the project exceeds the completion date.

Mandatory preconstruction conference attendance is required. Submittal procedures include 15-day review periods for initial submissions. The contractor must provide a critical-path-method construction schedule, detailed coordination drawings where space is limited, and weekly RFI logs. No time extensions are granted for failure to submit timely submittals. Weather-related delays are considered only if adverse conditions prevent work on critical activities for at least 50 percent of a scheduled workday. The Architect of record is The LaBiche Architectural Group, Inc.