East Carolina University

East Carolina University is seeking construction bids for the replacement of two cooling towers at the Minges Central Chiller Plant #2, located in North Carolina. The project involves a comprehensive replacement of existing cooling tower equipment, requiring bidders to submit sealed proposals by January 27, 2026. The procurement is a capital improvement project focusing on technical specifications for new cooling tower equipment, including detailed installation requirements and performance standards. Qualified contractors must provide firm fixed-price proposals that encompass all materials, labor, and associated costs for the complete cooling tower replacement work. Bidders are expected to demonstrate technical competency in cooling tower installation, meet university bonding and insurance requirements, and potentially participate in site visits or pre-bid conferences to review existing facility conditions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified technical and operational requirements, with careful consideration of the contractor's ability to coordinate work within an active university infrastructure environment.

The bid opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard government procurement diversity considerations likely apply. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project suggests integration with existing university infrastructure at the central chiller plant facility. The procurement is funded through East Carolina University's capital improvement budget, indicating a structured financial approach to the infrastructure upgrade. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in industrial cooling systems, comprehensive project management capabilities, and the ability to minimize disruption to ongoing university operations during the cooling tower replacement process. Although a specific award value is not disclosed, capital improvement projects of this nature typically range between $500,000 and $2 million, depending on the complexity of equipment and installation requirements. The project timeline and specific budget constraints will be detailed in the complete bid documentation, which interested contractors can review to prepare their proposals.