Cardozo Education Campus HVAC Upgrades

General work description:

This Project addresses system aging, operational deficiencies, and deferred maintenance through a targeted program of capital renewal and system optimization. The work includes replacement and
upgrades of select HVAC equipment, repairs to existing systems, enhancements to the building automation system (“BAS”) and controls, comprehensive preventive maintenance measures, and retro-commissioning to restore and verify system performance.

Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus, originally constructed as Central High School in 1916, underwent a comprehensive modernization and addition between 2011 and 2013. The facility is currently served by a distributed HVAC system consisting primarily of water-source heat pump (“WSHP”) terminal units serving instructional and administrative spaces. The condenser water loop is maintained within its operating temperature range using natural gas-fired boilers during the heating season and cooling towers during the cooling season.
Ventilation air is provided by four (4) dedicated outdoor air systems (“DOAS”), while select single-zone spaces are served by four (4) rooftop units (“RTUs”) and five (5) energy recovery units (“ERUs”). The natatorium is conditioned by a dedicated dehumidification unit designed for humidity and air quality control.