Crown Coliseum Coolers & Freezers Upgrades

Cumberland County, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for coolers and freezers upgrades at Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on September 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the project site. A Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) goal of 15 percent participation applies; bidders must earn at least 50 points from documented good faith efforts to comply with minority business participation requirements to have their bids considered responsive.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing walk-in cooler and freezer evaporator units, condensing units, and refrigerant piping across the main kitchen/commissary, service pantry, vendor depot, and concession areas. New work includes installation of Trenton-brand evaporator fan coil units and condensing units with R-448A refrigerant (capacities approximately 11,180 to 29,640 BTUH), refrigerant piping, condensate drain systems with heat trace cables for freeze protection, pipe supports and hangers, new branch circuits, disconnects, and electrical panelboard upgrades including a new 200-amp, 208Y/120V, 3-phase main lug only panelboard for roof-mounted condensing units. Work must comply with SMACNA standards, the 2018 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code, and the National Electrical Code. All work must be completed within 210 consecutive calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed on a lump-sum basis with a base bid and alternate option.

Bid bond is required at submission; performance and payment bonds are required upon award. The contractor must comply with North Carolina contractor licensing, E-Verify employment verification, and Iran Final Divestment List certification requirements. No bids may be withdrawn for 60 days following bid closing. Bids and specifications are available for public inspection at the Cumberland County Engineering & Infrastructure Department, 130 Gillespie Street, Historic Courthouse, Room 214.