Reissue New Red Devil Series Dual Chamber Furnace and Installation New River Community College

The Virginia Community College Shared Services Center (SSC) is soliciting bids on behalf of New River Community College for the furnishing, delivery, and installation of one new RD8-KHE24 Red Devil Series Dual Chamber Furnace with the following specifications: 12"H x 14"W x 24"D chamber size, 460/3/60 voltage, 12 kW power, upper chamber temperature capability of 2200°F, and lower chamber temperature capability of 1200°F. The deliverables include the furnace unit itself, delivery to the installation site at 5251 College Drive, Dublin, Virginia 24084, professional installation, and one year of technical support. The contractor must provide at least one week advance notice prior to delivery during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM), handle all off-loading and waste disposal, and comply with applicable Virginia contractor licensing requirements under Virginia Code Title 54.1-1100 depending on contract value. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, with bids due by May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time through the eVA electronic portal; the delivery and installation deadline is June 5, 2026. All bids must be submitted electronically, with unit pricing that is firm for the contract period and includes transport and delivery; awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on net prices. Contractors must submit a Certificate of Insurance within three business days of bid closing, and a mandatory signed acknowledgment of the issued addendum must be attached to the bid.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside with award priority given to DSBSD-certified disadvantaged small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses holding DSBSD certification, as well as micro businesses. All offerors are required to submit a Small Business Subcontacting Plan, with the Commonwealth establishing a statewide goal that 42% of purchases be made from DSBSD-certified small businesses; prime contractors winning awards exceeding $100,000 must provide quarterly subcontractor reporting. The contractor must maintain appropriate insurance coverage including workers' compensation, employer's liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with the Commonwealth named as an additional insured. The site already has 460/3/60 electrical wiring in place, and on-site equipment such as forklifts or lifts capable of handling 1,000-pound loads is available for unloading; however, the existing furnace will not be removed or disposed of by the buyer. The manufacturer lead time of 10-14 weeks is acceptable, and direct drop shipment from the manufacturer to the school is permissible. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.