Opportunity
City of Gastonia #308764
City of Gastonia Chiller Replacement Project – Garland Center
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
308764
NAICS
238220
The City of Gastonia, North Carolina, is seeking bids for the replacement of the Garland Center's existing York YCAL0104 chiller. - Government Buyer: - City of Gastonia, Building Maintenance Division - Purchasing & Warehouse Manager: Kelley Carlan - OEMs and Vendors: - York (existing chiller) - Trane (basis of design for replacement chiller) - Products/Services Requested: - Removal of York YCAL0104 chiller - Installation of Trane RTAA100 or approved equal, air-cooled screw chiller (minimum 100 tons) - Part number: RTAA100 - Must match original design specs: evaporator and condenser performance, compressor motor, electrical requirements - Flushing and clearing chilled water system piping - Installation of two new butterfly valves, gauges, thermometers - New pipe insulation and aluminum jacket - All necessary connections, controls, permits, and debris removal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Replacement chiller must be code-compliant and match original design specifications - All debris must be removed in accordance with state and local laws - Bid bond (5%) or equivalent deposit required; performance bond for projects over $100,000 - City reserves right to reject any/all bids and waive informalities - Notable OEMs: York (existing), Trane (preferred replacement) - Minimum chiller capacity: 100 tons - All work includes labor, materials, tools, permits, and disposal
Description
The City of Gastonia is soliciting bids for the replacement of the chiller unit at the Garland Center located at 150 S York St, Gastonia, NC. The project involves removing the existing York YCAL0104 chiller and installing a new code-compliant unit, preferably a Trane or approved equal, matching original design specifications. The work includes flushing and clearing the chilled water system piping, installing new butterfly valves, gauges, thermometers, pipe insulation, and aluminum jacket, as well as all necessary connections and permits. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 pm on September 8, 2026, and a bid bond or cash deposit of 5% of the proposal is required. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.