HVAC Project - Founders Building
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-07-2
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Joe Waldrum j_waldrum@southwesterncc.edu (858) 339-4308
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About this opportunity
Southwestern Community College, a state institution within North Carolina, is requesting proposals for a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade and modernization of the Founders Building on the Jackson County campus, with proposals due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a mandatory site visit required by July 21, 2026.
The scope encompasses mechanical engineering design, building load and energy analysis, permitting, demolition of existing systems, installation of new HVAC equipment and controls, testing and balancing, and final documentation including as-built drawings and operations manuals. All work must comply with ASHRAE standards, North Carolina Building Code, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The system must deliver advanced filtration and zone-control capabilities meeting safety, indoor air quality, and energy-efficiency performance requirements. Vendors must be registered as North Carolina vendors in good standing and comply with E-Verify requirements and fair employment standards.
HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) participation goals are ten percent utilization of diverse firms. Pricing shall be submitted as a lump sum including all design and soft costs, site preparation, HVAC equipment and controls, distribution and infrastructure, and testing, balancing, and closeout activities, with Free-On-Board Destination delivery to the college campus. Contract completion is required no later than February 8, 2027. The contract includes minimum twelve-month warranty coverage or the manufacturer's warranty period, whichever is longer.
Evaluation will employ a Best Value procurement method, weighing vendor technical approach, vendor qualifications, vendor experience, and pricing in descending order of importance. Vendors must submit three customer references, financial stability certification, and proof of manufacturer authorization for warranty service. Written questions are due July 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: non-redacted technical proposal, cost proposal, and redacted technical proposal if proprietary information is included. Proposal validity period is sixty days from bid opening unless extended by mutual agreement.
Opportunity text
The State of North Carolina is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to furnish/deliver/construct/install a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade and modernization for the Founders Building on the Jackson County campus of Southwestern Community College. This RFP seeks to identify engineering and mechanical solutions that meet safety, indoor air quality, and energy-efficiency performance requirements while allowing flexibility in technology, equipment design, and system delivery. The purpose of this procurement is to design and execute a full HVAC renovation or replacement that will support the climate control and ventilation needs of building occupants, including advanced filtration and zone-control capabilities, in compliance with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards, North Carolina Building Code, and all other relevant local, state, and federal regulations. The Vendor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services required to design, permit, construct, and/or replace a pedestrian bridge, including all necessary retaining walls, backfill, and poured concrete walkways to ensure full access and site integration at the Southwestern Community College (SCC) campus location.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Building HVAC.pdf |
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