Chiller Plant Expansion

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) located in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver one (1) water-cooled chiller as part of the chiller plant expansion project. NCSSM is owner-furnishing this chiller in advance of the execution of the project construction contract to ensure the chiller is on-hand in time for the project completion in Summer 2025. The unit will be contractor-installed as part of the future renovation construction. Vendors may submit multiple options with varying chiller selections, costs, and delivery dates, which must be on or before late January 2025. Minor variations in unit size dimensions may be considered to improve delivery. The bid will be awarded based on the responsive bid offering the lowest life-cycle cost that meets the specifications, including the required delivery date.

The IFB indicates that NCSSM encourages HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, and vendors must provide references and financial stability information. The contract will be for the purchase of the chiller, with no renewal options. The IFB and associated appendices do not explicitly state any set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges.