IFB 2026-068 Rebid IFB Detention Center Boilers Replacement

Union County Facilities Management, North Carolina is requesting bids on a complete turn-key replacement of two domestic water boilers at the Union County Detention Center, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT under rebid IFB 2026-068. The initial October 20, 2026 deadline received only two bids when Union County requires a minimum of three bids to proceed; bidders must acknowledge Addendum 2 as a condition of bid submission.

The scope encompasses demolition and removal of existing equipment; furnishing and installation of two new condensing domestic-water boilers with capacities of approximately 540 MBH (125-gallon) and 1.2 MMBH (250-gallon); all required domestic-water, gas, venting, condensate, electrical, and accessory connections; testing, startup, training, permits, and inspections. Acceptable equipment manufacturers are PVI Industries, AERCO, Lochinvar Armor, AO Smith, or approved equals submitted in writing by the question deadline (October 9, 2026). The contractor must maintain all required North Carolina contractor licenses and identify subcontractors for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general branches on the bid form. All work must comply with 2024 North Carolina Building Codes and North Carolina Boiler Safety Bureau requirements.

Performance is at 3344 Presson Road, Monroe, North Carolina 28112, with Substantial Completion required within 120 calendar days of written Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $250 per calendar day beyond the Substantial Completion date. Bids must include a 5% bid deposit; bid validity is 90 calendar days. Award is to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a single-prime, lump-sum basis. Post-award requirements include performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract price, and commercial general liability insurance with limits of $2 million. The contractor must comply with detention center security requirements, including background submission and execution of a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement for all personnel. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Questions are due October 9, 2026 with responses anticipated by October 13, 2026.