Plumbing Replace Sinks and Toilets

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a licensed plumbing contractor to complete a turnkey project replacing plumbing fixtures in Frazier Hall and Dudley Hall through Request for Quote (RFQ #59-Q6842). The specific procurement involves installing 5 bottle fillers, 5 wall-hung toilets, 5 floor-mounted toilets, 10 wall-hung sinks, 4 urinals, and 3 hung porcelain sinks, along with associated plumbing work. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 14, 2025, at 10:00am located at 202 University Circle, with bid questions due by March 17, 2025, at 3:00pm. Electronic bid submissions must be submitted through the Bonfire portal by March 24, 2025, at 3:00pm, with contract award anticipated on April 1, 2025. Vendors are required to be North Carolina registered vendors in good standing and must provide proof of plumbing licensure, submit pricing broken down by fixture type and installation costs, and perform all work during normal business hours. The project's key objectives include enhancing restroom functionality, improving water efficiency, and modernizing campus facilities in compliance with university standards and applicable building codes.

The university has established a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors, specifically encouraging participation from small, minority, physically handicapped, and women-owned contractors. Vendors must provide at least three professional references and certify their financial stability. No equipment substitutions will be permitted from the specified manufacturers and models. While a specific budget range was not disclosed in the documents, the project represents a comprehensive plumbing infrastructure upgrade targeting improved campus facilities. The procurement process emphasizes vendor diversity, technical competence, and adherence to specific installation requirements, with a clear preference for contractors demonstrating extensive experience in institutional plumbing renovation projects.