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OPHFC HVAC Improvement Project - Trane Turnkey
History
The Orland Park Health and Fitness Center (OPHFC) is an 80,000 square foot fitness and therapy facility that contains a gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness center, aerobics studios, elevated walking track, and therapy suite. While several facility improvements have recently been completed or are nearing completion, including building automation system upgrades, carpeting/flooring replacements, fire safety improvements, duct cleaning, and general office improvements, many other important building systems, including mechanical and HVAC systems, are original to the building.
As noted in the "2021 Facilities and Operations Master Plan", facility ventilation for OPHFC is provided by three (3) indoor air handling units (AHUs) and five (5) rooftop units (RTUs). Cooling is provided by a combination of the RTUs and a chiller providing chilled water pumped to the AHUs. Heating is provided by gas heat to the RTUs and the AHUs. General exhaust is provided by exhaust fans. Per the “Master Plan”, the AHUs, RTUs, and Chiller are all 20+ years old and are recommended for replacement. Ongoing use of these systems will result in further decreased efficiency/reliability and increased repair costs.
For example, in June 2024, the OPHFC chiller became non-operational resulting in high interior temperatures and the temporary closure of the facility. Thanks to the efforts of the Village’s HVAC contractor and Public Works, a temporary solution to getting the chiller back up and running was identified. The chiller is currently cooling the building but confidence in the long-term operation of the chiller is low. It should be noted that renting a temporary chiller for six (6) months would cost the Village approximately $160,000.
As such, the Public Works Department reached out to Trane, Inc., which offers “Turnkey Contracting and Engineering” HVAC solutions utilizing OMNIA Cooperative Contract #3341. It should be noted that...
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