Sheriff’s Training Center- Boiler & Pumps Replacement

Cumberland County, North Carolina is requesting bids for boiler and pumps replacement at the Sheriff's Training Center under IFB, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory site visit on September 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Work requires removal of the existing boiler and pump(s) and installation of a new hot water boiler and two hydronic pumps, integrated into existing electrical, piping, and stack systems at 4710 Corporation Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. The scope includes manufacturer-required pre-operation flushing, equipment testing, combustion analysis at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% firing rates, fireside inspection, safety verification, and commissioning. All contractors must hold valid North Carolina H-2 or General Contractor licenses.

The boiler must meet minimum specifications of 1,800,000 Btu/Hr input and 1,530,000 Btu/Hr output with an ASME copper finned heat exchanger rated for 160 psi and 85% thermal efficiency. Two hydronic pumps must deliver 62 gpm capacity and 62 feet of head. The County offers preferred brand alternates: Lochinvar Copper-Fin II boiler and Bell & Gossett e-Series pump, with vendors required to submit separate pricing for each alternate.

All work must be completed within 60 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and no later than December 1, 2026. Contractors must provide a minimum one-year warranty on parts and labor, maintain commercial insurance coverage, procure all permits and licenses, dispose of construction debris, and coordinate with Johnson Controls International for HVAC controls integration. Bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds are not required. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days following closing. Submit bids via email to afarrakhan@cumberlandcountync.gov or by mail to 130 Gillespie Street Room 214, Fayetteville, NC 28301.