Mechanical, Refrigeration, & HVAC-R Services

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-012 for Mechanical, Refrigeration, & HVAC-R Services across its campuses in Wahpeton and Fargo, including the Career Innovation Center. The procurement seeks a time and materials contractor to provide comprehensive mechanical, refrigeration, and HVAC-R services with labor and materials for multiple campus locations. The initial contract term is one year, with potential annual renewals for up to five additional years. Bids are due on November 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT, with evaluation criteria including price, service quality, response time, overall capabilities, agreement to contract terms, and past performance. Vendors must provide proof of insurance, comply with NDSCS schedules, respond within 24 hours of service request, and offer a 10% markup on materials. Contractors are required to have a valid contractor's license and provide three professional references.

The bid tabulation indicates four potential vendors: API HVAC Services, G&R Controls, Johnson Controls Inc., and Manning Mechanical, Inc., with Johnson Controls Inc. ranked first and Manning Mechanical, Inc. ranked second. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be a fixed-price agreement with provisions for price adjustments after the first 12 months, subject to NDSCS approval. NDSCS will not provide advance payments and will remit payment within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice. The agency reserves the right to terminate the contract early due to lack of funding or authority. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the bid includes detailed hourly rates for various labor categories, including journeymen and apprentices, across different campus locations.