19-IFB-116628398-HMM-geothermal unit lenoir RC

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to furnish and deliver two (2) 15-ton geothermal HVAC units for the National Guard facility in Lenoir, North Carolina. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing labor, materials, and equipment to complete the removal and replacement of the existing geothermal units, including all necessary ductwork, piping, and electrical connections. Bids are due on June 11, 2024 by 2:00 PM ET, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET. The contract will commence within 30 days of the purchase order being issued, and the awarded vendor must provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship and the manufacturer's standard warranty on materials. Pricing shall be submitted on the Pricing Form (Attachment A) and must be a firm, fixed price that is all-inclusive of labor, materials, transportation, overhead, and profit.

The state encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), and Attachment D provides details on HUB certification and utilization. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets the stated specifications. The value of the contract was not explicitly stated, but the IFB suggests that the state has a budget in place for this procurement.