The HACP desires a HVAC Consultant to explore potential upgrades and design replacement, incorporating renewable energy sources (such as solar), improve energy efficiency, cost reductions, environmental impact reduction, increase climate resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, pursue environmental justice, to assist the HACP to achieve Pittsburgh and Erie 2030 Districts commitment pledge, along with implementing HUD’s approach that reduces climate pollution; increase resilience to the impacts of climate change; protect public health; deliver environmental justice; and spur well-paying jobs and economic growth through HUD’s ambitious Climate Action Plan first issued in 2021 (with a technical update in 2023) as the successor to its Climate Change Adaptation Plan, issued in 2014, and HUD 2024-2027 Federal Climate Adaptation Plan. The HACP has existing Ground Sources Heat Pump Geothermal Systems at Arlington Heights (143 Units), Northview Heights (455 Units), and Homewood North (126 Units) communities. The HACP desires have recommendations and designs for the most environmentally friendly solutions for HVAC Geothermal systems. At other locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, within its Asset Managed Properties (AMP) portfolio, HACP currently operates a diverse range of heating/cooling systems, including various hydronic boilers, ductless mini-split heat pumps, gas forced air furnaces, and Roof Top Units. To ensure optimal efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, these systems require thorough evaluation and potential upgrades designs...
