251-27-162 - Addendum #1 - Q&A.pdf

This Addendum #1 is a Questions and Answers document for Invitation for Bids #251-27-162 issued by Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) for AERCO condensing boiler equipment. The solicitation seeks bids from authorized AERCO dealers or distributors for two specific boiler models: one AERCO #BMK2000 (2000 MBH Max Input / 1920 MBH Max Output) and one AERCO #BMK3000 (3000 MBH Max Input / 2880 MBH Max Output). Sealed bids are due October 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET via the NC Electronic Vendor Portal with a public live bid opening via Microsoft Teams at the same time. Written questions were due October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, with responses provided by October 5. The contract term is one year, effective October 15, 2026 through October 14, 2027. Delivery must occur within thirty consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt to WCPSS Central Receiving at 1551 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610, on FOB Destination basis.

This is a brand-specific bid restricted to authorized AERCO dealers or distributors, and the addendum clarifies that alternate boiler manufacturers such as Viessmann are not acceptable. All equipment must be genuine AERCO products meeting detailed specifications including 439 stainless steel fire-tube heat exchangers, cascade capability for up to 16 boilers, oxygen level monitoring, ASME H stamping at 160 PSIG MAWP, and Edge II sequencing technology. Minimum warranty periods are 10 years on heat exchanger, 2 years on controller, and 5 years on burner. Vendors must provide firm pricing with no adjustments permitted during the initial 180 days, with North Carolina sales tax excluded from quotes. Bids are evaluated on unit and extended price basis, and WCPSS reserves the right to award to a single vendor or make multiple awards by line item. Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and Workers Compensation coverage as required by North Carolina law are mandatory.