Martec Building Air Cooled chiller Replacement

Carteret Community College is seeking qualified mechanical contractors and engineers through a Design-Build Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a critical HVAC replacement project at the Martec Building located at 300 College Circle in Morehead City, North Carolina. The project involves designing and installing a 30-ton Trane air-cooled chiller with corrosion coating, converting from a direct expansion (DX) system to a chilled water system. Specific deliverables include new aqua-therm piping, insulation, air handler coil, variable frequency drive (VFD), relief damper, outside air damper, pump, bladder tank, and make-up water design. The RFQ requires comprehensive submission of three physical copies and a digital copy, including Standard Form 254 or SF 330, with qualifications due by 3:00 pm on March 10, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on specialized HVAC expertise, past performance, staffing capabilities, workload capacity, design approach, cost estimation experience, and representation of historically underutilized businesses. The project timeline anticipates an 8-month/33-week completion period after vendor selection, with careful consideration for maintaining building operational continuity during the transition.

The procurement specifically encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certified contractors, with a strong emphasis on firms capable of providing both construction and design services licensed in North Carolina. The total project budget is set at $150,000, funded through County Funds, with the intent to select a single firm responsible for the entire project scope. Contractors must ensure minimal disruption to the existing building infrastructure, utilizing the current system until the new chiller is ready for installation. The project requires comprehensive integration capabilities, demonstrating the ability to seamlessly replace the existing HVAC system while maintaining the building's operational requirements. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, but the procurement process appears designed to attract specialized mechanical contractors with proven experience in complex HVAC retrofit and replacement projects in educational institutional settings.