Building Automation Controls Installation & Repair - Tridium/Schneider IA/Barber Coleman Systems

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), the largest school district in North Carolina serving approximately 161,000 students across 203 schools, is issuing a Request for Proposal for Building Automation Controls Installation and Repair services on Tridium/Schneider IA/Barber Coleman Network 8000 Control Systems at various district facilities. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide installation, repair, and maintenance services for building automation systems, with deliverables including labor services from Controls Engineers/Programmers and Controls Field Technicians on both standard and overtime bases, along with materials, subcontractor services, and rental equipment. Contractors must be manufacturer certified, factory trained, and properly licensed to work on the specified systems, with the ability to respond within 24 hours of initial contact. Required qualifications include evidence of appropriate certifications, valid licenses, and certificates of insurance meeting minimum requirements of $1,000,000 commercial general liability coverage, along with compliance with E-Verify requirements, sexual offender registry checks for all personnel, and Affordable Care Act compliance. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with WCPSS retaining the right to extend for an additional one-year period. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET at 1551 Rock Quarry Road, Building F, Raleigh, NC. Written questions must be submitted by April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, with WCPSS responses provided by April 17, 2026. Proposals are due no later than April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET via the electronic Vendor Portal. WCPSS will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, experience, pricing, and ability to perform work in a timely manner, and reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and is not obligated to award to the lowest bidder.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing constraints are established with labor rates submitted on a per-position basis, materials overhead and profit capped at cost plus 10%, subcontractor markup limited to cost plus 5%, and rental equipment markup not exceeding cost plus 5%. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The procurement requires integration with existing Tridium/Schneider IA/Barber Coleman Network 8000 Control Systems infrastructure currently deployed across WCPSS facilities, necessitating vendor familiarity with these specific systems and their compatibility requirements. The RFP does not specify a total contract award value or budget range, instead allowing WCPSS to determine pricing based on the submitted labor rates, materials costs, and associated markups during the evaluation and award process. Payment terms are Net 30 days following receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, and the procurement is not subject to federal funding requirements.