46-DNCR-26-2113 IFB Ozone Generator Maintenance for NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 46-DNCR-26-2113 for comprehensive ozone generator maintenance services at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to perform maintenance on specific equipment, including two ozone distribution systems, four Clearwater CD2000 Ozone Generators, three AirSep Onyx Ultra Oxygen Generators, two GF+ Signet control systems, and two ATI Ambient Ozone Monitor systems. The contract will span three years from August 19, 2025, to August 18, 2028, with required service visits of two times per year (one every six months). Vendor qualifications include possessing a current electrical license from the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors and maintaining commercial liability insurance. Bids are due on August 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a live bid opening to be conducted via conference call. The solicitation requires detailed maintenance activities, including comprehensive inspections, cleaning, component testing, and part replacements according to manufacturer recommendations.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide unit pricing for scheduled maintenance visits and labor rates for both regular business hours and emergency/after-hours maintenance. The maintenance services must include emergency 24/7 repair capabilities, submission of comprehensive maintenance reports, and maintenance of an onsite service logbook. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation suggests a structured pricing approach with separate rate tables for each contract year. Vendors will be expected to demonstrate technical competence in maintaining complex ozone and oxygen generation systems, with a focus on precision maintenance and rapid response capabilities. The contract appears designed to ensure continuous, high-quality operational performance of critical aquarium life support systems through professional, scheduled maintenance interventions.