Opportunity
NYC Passport #85026B0114
NYC Center Rooftop Chiller and Fire Alarm Replacement Solicitation
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
85026B0114
NAICS
238220, 238290, 238210
This opportunity involves the New York City Department of Design and Construction's project to replace the rooftop chiller and air handling units at the New York City Center in Manhattan. - Government Buyer: - New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Trane (A/C Free Cooling AMC 30 Ton Modular Chiller, base of design) - Notifier (Honeywell International, Inc.) for proprietary fire alarm devices - Alternative chiller OEMs referenced: Climacool, MultiStack - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of existing rooftop chiller with two Trane A/C Free Cooling (AMC) 30 Ton Modular Chillers (air-cooled, modular, low-noise options) - Installation of new fresh air intake louvers (floors 4-6) and replacement of louvers in south mechanical rooms - Installation of a new fire-separated assembly - Electrical and plumbing upgrades to support mechanical replacements - Proprietary fire alarm devices from Notifier (Honeywell International, Inc.), with no substitutions allowed - General construction and HVAC installation services, including historic removal, dismantling, and gypsum plastering - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proprietary requirement for Notifier (Honeywell) fire alarm devices - Trane chiller specified as base of design, with alternatives considered - Acoustic compliance with NYC Noise Control Code (low-noise chiller options required) - Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and community hiring requirements - Special experience required: bidders must have completed at least three similar projects in the past five years - M/WBE participation goals - Sealed list of subcontractors for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work required - All bids must be submitted electronically via PASSPort portal; late bids not accepted
Description
This project involves replacing the rooftop chiller, air handling units in the MER on floors 4-6, installing new louvers on the 56th Street façade, replacing louvers in the south mechanical rooms, and installing a fire-separated assembly. The work includes structural, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. The contract is subject to community hiring requirements and a Project Labor Agreement. The project is located at 130 W 56th St, Manhattan, NY.