Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is seeking bids for the Hill Street Steam Vault Replacement project, a construction procurement managed by RMF Engineering, Inc. The project involves replacing an existing steam vault infrastructure located on the university's campus in Boone, North Carolina. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid opening set for March 27, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Facilities Annex located at 2458 Hwy 105. Interested contractors must submit a $250 plan deposit to obtain comprehensive bid documents, which are available during normal office hours from the design firm. Potential bidders can access additional project specifications through the university's procurement website at https://pdc.appstate.edu/rfps. The primary project contact is Matthew Boatwright from RMF Engineering, who can be reached at 919-941-9876 or matthew.boatwright@rmf.com, with a campus contact email of wardma7@appstate.edu.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified construction contractors with steam vault replacement capabilities. The project does not indicate preferences for specific vendor types or sizes. No incumbent vendor information or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available materials. Although a precise project budget is not specified, the $250 plan deposit and the complexity of steam vault infrastructure replacement suggest a substantial capital investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete project specifications to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, and potential contract value. Contractors interested in this opportunity should ensure they meet all technical qualifications and can comply with the university's project timeline and submission requirements.