NOI - Sourcewell Johnson Controls

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is seeking to participate in a Sourcewell cooperative contract (Number 070121-JHN) with Johnson Controls, Inc. for HVAC systems procurement. The contract is currently effective from 10/14/2021 to 8/12/2025, with a potential renewal through 8/12/2026, and will serve Sargent County and the broader North Dakota University System. This procurement will involve purchasing HVAC systems and related equipment on an as-needed basis from the full contract catalog. Vendors must submit comprehensive electronic responses by September 9, 2025, at 4:00 pm CST through the State Procurement Online system. Required submission materials include detailed company information, contact details, point-by-point specifications, value-added features, and complete cost information. Submissions must adhere to specific technical requirements, including a maximum of five clearly labeled documents, with each file limited to 50MB. The primary evaluation criteria center on cost savings, with the Sourcewell contract offering more favorable pricing compared to standard Johnson Controls pricing.

The procurement is authorized under SBHE 803.1 (2) and N.D.C.C. 15-10-28, which permits higher education institutions to enter cooperative agreements with other educational entities. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly noted, vendors will be evaluated on their ability to meet technical specifications and provide competitive pricing. The contract allows for flexible, as-needed purchasing of HVAC systems, suggesting potential variability in total contract value. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the cooperative nature of the contract implies potential cost efficiencies for participating institutions. The procurement process is structured to ensure comprehensive vendor evaluation, with a focus on technical capabilities, responsiveness, and value-added features that can support the HVAC system needs of the North Dakota State College of Science and potentially other participating educational institutions.