IFB # VMS-02-202526 virginia middle school HVAC

The Bristol City School Board, operating under Virginia jurisdiction, is seeking competitive bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #VMS-02-202526 for comprehensive HVAC upgrades at Virginia Middle School. The procurement encompasses the replacement of existing fan coils and unit ventilators, replacement of chilled water and hot water pumps with redundant pump additions, insulation of chiller piping connections, installation of an electric heater in the boiler room, addition of a ductless mini-split heat pump system to the library server room, and replacement of the kitchen make-up air unit and exhaust fan. All work must comply with the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2021 Virginia Construction Code, 2021 Virginia Energy Conservation Code, 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, and ADA accessibility standards. The project includes electrical upgrades such as new disconnects, variable frequency drives, control wiring connections, circuit breaker modifications, and a 480-volt 225-ampere service upgrade to support new HVAC loads totaling 95.8 amperes. The contractor must be AABC or NEBB certified for system balancing, obtain all required permits, verify field conditions prior to construction, and provide a five-year warranty on air conditioning compressors with one-year service guarantees on all new controls and equipment. The invitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 14, 2026, allowing ten days for bid preparation and submission.

The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information within the available materials. Specified equipment manufacturers include Trane for HVAC mechanical components and Greenheck for ventilation equipment, which represents existing infrastructure considerations for equipment integration and compatibility. The bid documents reference comprehensive construction specifications detailed in the 19710-VMS HVAC COMPLETE SET file, which contains mechanical and electrical design requirements for the retrofit project at the 1914-constructed school building with 1994 and 1995 additions. No explicit budget range or award value is disclosed in the posted opportunity information, requiring interested bidders to review the complete solicitation documents and specifications for pricing guidance and cost estimation purposes.