EE Smith High School Main Gym HVAC Replacement

Cumberland County Schools in North Carolina is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the replacement of HVAC equipment at EE Smith High School's main gymnasium. The project scope involves replacing the existing split air conditioning unit equipped with a hot water coil with like-and-kind replacement equipment, along with associated miscellaneous electrical work, HVAC controls modifications, and fire alarm system updates. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 am to the Cumberland County Schools' Operations Center Plans Room located at 810 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28306. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 9:30 am at EE Smith High School, 1800 Seabrook Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301. To be eligible, bidders must provide three references from previously satisfied public school customers of similar size, scope, and timeframe; possess an active North Carolina contractor's license number as required under G.S. Chapter 87 for projects exceeding $40,000; maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employers liability, general liability of $1,000,000 per person/$2,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per person/$1,000,000 aggregate, and builder's risk or installation floater coverage equal to the contract amount. Only single prime proposals are accepted for all construction work. Additional information and electronic access to bid documents, drawings, and project manuals are available through Locklear, Locklear & Jacobs, PLLC at (910) 774-9306 or PO Box 3119, Pembroke, NC 28372.

The procurement encourages participation by minority-owned businesses, and bidders must demonstrate recruitment of minority business participation in accordance with G.S. 143-128. Cumberland County Schools reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and assumes no liability for injuries or accidents related to the contractual agreement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, nor are there specific budget ranges or award values disclosed. The project represents a straightforward equipment replacement initiative with no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond standard HVAC system compatibility and fire alarm system coordination. Interested contractors should note the competitive nature of this procurement and ensure all insurance requirements and licensing documentation are current and available for submission with their bids.