Boiler Equipment

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #251-26-048 for boiler equipment procurement, seeking to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for furnishing and delivering a Lochinvar Crest FBN2001 2,000,000 BTUH condensing boiler. The solicitation covers the procurement of boiler equipment on an "as needed" basis for the largest school district in North Carolina, serving approximately 161,000 students across 203 schools. Vendors must be authorized Lochinvar equipment resellers and provide specific requirements including an acid neutralization kit, equipment startup, two-hour response time, a minimum ten-year warranty, and one-year parts warranty. The bid requires detailed specifications, descriptive literature, and pricing information, with proposals due on August 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The contract will have a one-year term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with firm pricing against any increase for the initial year. Award will be made to the most responsive and responsible low bidder, with consideration given to the proposed percentage discount off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for optional equipment.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, background check provisions, and ethical standards outlined in the document. The scope involves replacement of existing equipment within the next twelve months, with pricing based on MSRP percentage discounts. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the potential for multiple equipment purchases throughout the contract period. The procurement covers jurisdictions within Wake County, including Biscoe Town, and is specifically targeted at WCPSS's infrastructure needs. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to provide boiler equipment with specific technical specifications and meet stringent warranty and response time requirements. The contract appears designed to establish a single vendor relationship for boiler equipment procurement, with potential for ongoing equipment replacement and maintenance needs.