AERCO Boilers

Wake County Public School System is requesting bids on AERCO condensing boiler equipment under IFB #251-27-162, with sealed bids due October 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET via the NC Electronic Vendor Portal and a public live bid opening via Microsoft Teams at the same time. The solicitation is restricted to authorized AERCO dealers or distributors; vendors must provide certification of authorization and compliance with detailed AERCO specifications.

The scope comprises 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). All equipment must be genuine AERCO products with 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. 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.

The contract term is one year, effective October 15, 2026 through October 14, 2027. Vendors must provide firm pricing with no adjustments permitted during the initial 180 days; North Carolina sales tax is added separately and excluded from vendor quotes. Written questions are due October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, with WCPSS responses provided by October 5. Bids are evaluated on unit and extended price basis. 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.