E. M. Johnson Raw Water Pump Station Exhaust Fan Upgrades

The City of Raleigh is seeking bids for the E.M. Johnson Raw Water Pump Station Exhaust Fan Upgrades project, a procurement opportunity located in Wake County, North Carolina. The primary scope involves replacing four existing exhaust fans with new automatic control dampers and performing miscellaneous electrical modifications to integrate the new equipment into the existing facility control system. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at One Exchange Plaza in Raleigh, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the E.M. Johnson WTP Training Room and Raw Water Pump Station. Bidders must provide comprehensive company information, including contractor's license details, and specify their role as a prime bidder, supplier, or sub-contractor. The engineering services for this project are being provided by Black & Veatch International Company, located in Cary, North Carolina, and bid documents can be obtained from their office for a non-refundable fee of $100 per set. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, considering factors such as quality, performance, and contract completion time.

The City of Raleigh has established specific guidelines to promote diversity in contracting, with a targeted goal of contracting or sub-contracting 15% of the contract amount to certified Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) for construction projects over $300,000 or contracts including $100,000 or more in state funding. Bidders are required to submit bid security of 5% with their proposal, demonstrating financial capability and commitment to the project. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the complexity of the exhaust fan upgrades and electrical system integration suggests a potentially significant investment in infrastructure improvement. The project will require careful coordination with existing facility control systems, indicating a need for vendors with specialized technical expertise in mechanical and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities, compliance with MWBE requirements, and ability to successfully integrate new equipment with the current E.M. Johnson Raw Water Pump Station infrastructure.