North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking bids for a comprehensive HVAC infrastructure upgrade at the Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Rockingham County. The project involves two primary scopes: first, installing air conditioning in a 208-bed dormitory, which includes four constant volume air handling units, four outdoor air-cooled condensing units, refrigerant and heating piping, ductwork, and a new digital control system. The second scope involves removing two existing chillers and installing two 250-ton water-cooled chillers in the facility's chiller plant. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:00am at the facility, with sealed proposals to be received until 2:00pm on November 19, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond or cash deposit, and will be awarded a single prime contract. The project requires bidders to hold an Unlimited license classification and include a form identifying minority business participation. Additional bid alternates include replacing chilled water and condenser water valves, demolition and replacement of chiller and condenser water pump motors, and a preferred HVAC control brand option.

The procurement allows for minority business participation and requires specific documentation of such involvement. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications through their licensing and ability to meet comprehensive technical specifications. The contract will include a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price, with payment structured at 95% of monthly estimates and final payment upon project completion. Award of water-cooled chillers will be based on a Life Cycle Cost Analysis, with all justifications for preferred brand alternates to be made publicly available at least seven days prior to the bid date. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the complexity of the HVAC infrastructure replacement suggests a significant capital investment. The project appears designed to enhance the correctional facility's environmental control systems, focusing on efficiency, modernization, and potentially improved operational conditions for both staff and inmates.