East Columbus High School Gym HVAC Installation Services

Columbus County Schools is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for HVAC installation services at the East Columbus High School Gymnasium, located in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. The project involves replacing existing unit heaters with three hot/cold water reheat air handlers connected to the existing boiler/chiller system in a gymnasium constructed around 1992. Qualified North Carolina HVAC contractors are required to manage the entire project lifecycle, including mobilization, permitting, installation, commissioning, and inspection. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 10, 2025, with proposals due by May 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM, and the anticipated project completion date is August 11, 2025. Contractors will be evaluated based on their experience, project understanding, proposed schedule, and potential Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation. The procurement will follow a qualifications-based selection process, with submissions to be received either by express mail, US Mail, or electronically at tward@columbus.k12.nc.us.

The contract opportunity appears to have potential set-aside considerations for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), though specific participation requirements are not explicitly mandated. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including a Builder's Risk Insurance Policy, and be prepared to submit performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the project's estimated contract cost. Funding for the project may be sourced from multiple channels, including Columbus County Schools capital fund, Columbus County Commissioners, grants, PSBRRF, or donations. While a precise budget is not definitively stated, the procurement will encompass construction costs, design services, testing services, and public jurisdiction fees. To be eligible, contractors must be licensed North Carolina HVAC contractors, and they will need to demonstrate their capability to successfully complete the gymnasium HVAC installation within the specified timeline and quality standards.