Salisbury Upper Hanger Tower Heater Replacement

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the National Guard, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Salisbury Upper Hanger Tower Heater Replacement project located at 1195 National Guard Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to furnish labor and materials for the complete removal and demolition of existing tower heaters and the turnkey installation of four ceiling-mounted gas heating units, specifically four Reznor model UDXC-250 250,000 BTU hanging gas heaters or substantially equivalent units. The existing heaters, installed in 2006, have reached their 20-year service life and are no longer cost-effective to repair. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing for all materials, labor, transportation, equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to complete the project within thirty consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt, with pricing submitted on the provided Pricing Form as line items for materials and labor on an FOB Destination basis. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, completeness, cost, vendor responsibility, past performance, financial stability, and references. A mandatory site visit is required on February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, with late arrivals prohibited from participation; written questions must be submitted by February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET; and bids are due February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must provide a five-year warranty on all workmanship and a minimum twelve-month warranty on equipment or the manufacturer's warranty, whichever is longer, and must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to contract award.

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation is encouraged with a goal of ten percent utilization of diverse firms as subcontractors. Vendors must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements if they employ more than 25 North Carolina employees and must adhere to all federal and state fair employment requirements and North Carolina General Terms and Conditions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available materials. The solicitation indicates that contract award will be announced at a later date following the February 26, 2026 bid deadline, and all required documentation must be submitted within ten business days of contract award notification.