Campuswide Utility Infrastructure Package

Fayetteville State University's Office of Procurement, on behalf of the university's Facilities Management Department, is requesting bids for campuswide utility infrastructure components—medium-voltage pad-mounted electrical switches—with bids due September 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET via the Bonfire electronic portal.

The scope comprises seven 4-way air-insulated switches rated at 600 amperes continuous and 12.47 kV nominal voltage, and one 6-way solid dielectric switch with the same electrical ratings. All manufactured items must comply with applicable IEEE, ANSI, and OSHA safety standards. Equipment warranties must cover a minimum of 24 months from the date of operation or the manufacturer's warranty, whichever is longer, with optional extended warranties available for an additional two years.

Vendors must be North Carolina registered and in good standing, provide three customer references for the exact equipment models offered, and demonstrate financial stability through certification. Pricing shall include all shipping, delivery, handling, and assembly costs delivered FOB Destination to 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, with delivery required within 120 consecutive calendar days after receipt of purchase order.

The initial contract term is one year from the effective date. The university reserves the right to award to a single vendor for all line items or make separate awards to different vendors. Written questions are due August 17, 2026. Bid opening will occur virtually via Microsoft Teams at 11:30 a.m. ET on September 10, 2026. Contract award is anticipated for September 21, 2026.

No estimated contract value, set-asides, or incumbent contractor are identified in the solicitation.