Furnish and Install Greenhouse

Craven Community College in North Carolina is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #92-CCC-PR12890603 to furnish and install a greenhouse for their Career and College Readiness students. The procurement is specifically for a 22' wide x 60' long greenhouse with a 6' eave height, to be delivered and installed at the college's New Bern Campus located at 800 College Ct., New Bern, NC 28562. Key procurement dates include written questions due by 5/8/25 at 2:00 pm, bid responses due by 5/16/25 at 10:00 am, and anticipated contract award on 5/19/25. Vendors are expected to complete installation within 40 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order. The pricing structure requires separate unit costs for furnishing and installing the greenhouse, with total price determined by these line items. Evaluation will likely involve comprehensive review of descriptive literature, references, and required attachments such as the HUB Supplemental Vendor Information form, Customer Reference Form, and Certification of Financial Condition. Vendors must provide detailed specifications covering structural materials, glazing, environmental controls, construction requirements, and electrical/plumbing considerations.

The solicitation emphasizes compliance with North Carolina's Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, which encourages 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. This suggests potential set-aside or preference provisions for minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the greenhouse specifications implies a significant capital investment. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting detailed technical and structural requirements for a specialized educational facility. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current documentation, and the procurement seems focused on establishing a new greenhouse infrastructure for the college's educational programming. Potential bidders should carefully review all technical specifications and be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in greenhouse design, fabrication, and installation.