85026B0110 - ACEDCA215 Brooklyn Children’s Museum HVAC Upgrade

The City of New York’s Department of Design and Construction is soliciting competitive sealed bids to replace and upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. The scope includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of new air‑handling units, a hybrid air‑source/geothermal heat‑pump plant, cooling‑tower refurbishment, ductwork balancing, integration with the existing building‑management system, and necessary structural support and fire‑alarm upgrades. The project is budgeted at roughly $13.6 million, with a contract period from mid‑January 2027 to early January 2029. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum bid by September 30 2026, attend an optional pre‑bid conference, and may visit the site on August 24 2026. • Mechanical work: demolition, installation of new HVAC equipment, geothermal loop modifications, and cooling‑tower refurbishment. • Electrical & control work: new 800 A feeder, panel upgrades, BMS integration, and fire‑alarm duct detectors. • Structural & architectural elements: rooftop visual screen support, acoustic barriers for rooftop units, and minor interior partition/ceiling work. • Mandatory compliance: NY City labor rules, bid security, and adherence to the City’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA). • Schedule: bid due 9/30/2026, contract start 1/16/2027, anticipated completion 1/5/2029.