Crown coliseum coolers and freezers upgrade

Cumberland County, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for a coolers and freezers upgrade at Crown Coliseum, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The county has established a 15% minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation goal; bidders must submit affidavits documenting good faith efforts to achieve minority business participation and earn a minimum of 50 points from specified good faith effort categories to have their bids considered responsive.

The scope encompasses mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and refrigerant piping systems, including demolition of existing equipment and installation of new refrigeration equipment, fan coil units (walk-in evaporators), air-cooled refrigerant condensers, electrical panelboards, and associated piping and controls at Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Work must be completed within 210 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Bids must be submitted as a lump sum with an alternate bid option using the prescribed proposal form. Bidders must include a bid bond (penal sum form), performance bond, and payment bond. All contractors must hold appropriate North Carolina state licenses and comply with E-Verify requirements for employee work authorization and certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. Specifications reference EJCDC standard general conditions and include divisions covering procurement requirements, general requirements, existing conditions, HVAC systems, and electrical work.

Sealed bids must be received at Cumberland County Engineering & Infrastructure Department, Room 214, Historic Courthouse, 130 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. No bids may be withdrawn for 60 days following the scheduled closing time.