Martec RFQ Chiller 03.10.25A.pdf

This is a Design-Build Request for Qualifications (RFQ) advertisement issued by the State Building Commission and State Construction Office for Carteret Community College's Martec Building Air Cooled Chiller Replacement project. The scope involves designing and installing a 30-ton Trane air-cooled chiller with corrosion coating, converting from a DX system to chilled water, including new aqua-therm piping, insulation, air handler coil, VFD drive, relief damper, outside air damper, pump, bladder tank, and make-up water design. The project is located at 300 College Circle in Morehead City, NC, with qualifications due by 3:00pm on March 10, 2025. The completion timeline is 8 months/33 weeks after selection, accounting for equipment lead time. HUB certified contractors are encouraged to submit qualifications.

The total project budget is $150,000, funded through County Funds. One firm will be selected for the entire project, which requires proper licensing for construction and design services in North Carolina. The selection criteria emphasize specialized expertise in HVAC projects, past performance, adequate staffing, workload capacity, design approach, cost estimation experience, and historically underutilized business representation. Submissions must include three copies of the RFQ response and Standard Form 254 or SF 330, plus a digital copy. The building must remain operational during the project, using the existing system until the new chiller arrives.