Opportunity
Town of Chapel Hill #A/E27-003
Engineering assessment, design, and construction oversight for campus HVAC replacements
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
November 19, 2026
Identifier
A/E27-003
NAICS
541330, 238220
The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking engineering firms to plan and oversee ground-source HVAC replacements at its Public Works and Transit Operations campuses. - Government buyer: Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Purchasing and Contracts office. - Requested services: Assess existing systems and deficiencies; recommend replacements; prepare designs, specifications, and cost estimates; support bidding; administer construction; review submittals and payment applications; conduct site visits and meetings; prepare punch lists; and oversee commissioning. - Facilities and equipment covered: Public Works Campus and Transit Operations Campus systems, including ground-based 1.5–3 ton HVAC units, 0.75–5 ton heat pumps, zoned 6–10 HVAC systems, air handlers, furnaces, circulation pumps, ventilation fan systems, and related equipment. Fleet-building and Transit repair-bay cooling are alternate assessment and design scopes. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers or engineering vendors are named. The Town is seeking qualified engineering consultants; ground-source HVAC experience will receive significant consideration. - Notable requirements: Provide recommendations suited to each building and support the work through commissioning. The fleet-space cooling alternate includes specified temperature and humidity goals. - Term: Three years, beginning in 2027.
Description
The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking Statements of Qualifications from professional engineering firms for assessment, design, contract administration, and construction oversight services related to HVAC system replacements at the Public Works Campus and Transit Operations Campus. Both campuses have ground-source-based systems, and experience with this system type will be weighed heavily in selection. Proposals are due by email on November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and the Town seeks a three-year contract starting January 1, 2027.