REQUEST FOR BIDS
HVAC Replacement and Repair
Historic Howard Theatre, 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC
Deadline: September 9, 2024 Click to Download RFB
Background: In 2024, the DC Preservation League (DCPL) received a grant from the National Park Service African American Civil Rights grant program to help underwrite costs associated with replacing the HVAC system at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC. The project will include hiring a contractor to install a new chiller; to update the air distribution & heating systems; and to install direct digital controls that connect the entire system. A preservation easement will be placed on the building for a minimum of 20-years upon completion of the project.
DCPL is Washington’s citywide nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the historic resources of our nation’s capital. DCPL’s mission is carried out through education, community outreach, research and documentation, and advocacy.
Purpose: DCPL seeks bids from qualified HVAC professionals (Contractor) interested in undertaking the sourcing and installation of a new HVAC system at the historic Howard Theatre, 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC.
The selected Contractor will: install a new chiller; update the air distribution and heating systems; and install direct digital controls for the entire system. A preservation easement on the building will be established, and the work must be carried out per the Secretary of Interior Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.