Walker Spivey Elementary Gym HVAC Replacement

Cumberland County Schools is procuring HVAC replacement services for Walker Spivey Elementary School through an Invitation to Bid (IFB #173-26014) process. The scope of work consists of installing a new packaged heat pump system for the main gymnasium, along with all required electrical and fire alarm work as integral components of the project. Bidders must be single prime contractors only and are required to provide three references from previously satisfied public school customers of similar size, scope, and timeframe. Additionally, contractors must possess a valid North Carolina construction license for projects exceeding $40,000 and must furnish proof of insurance coverage including Workman's Compensation with $1,000,000 Employers Liability, General Liability at $1,000,000 per person/$2,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 per person/$1,000,000 property damage aggregate, and Builder's Risk or Installation Floater coverage for the contract amount. Sealed proposals must be received by May 20, 2026, at 11:15 am at the Cumberland County Schools Operations Center Plans Room, 810 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28306, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on May 6, 2026, at 11:00 am at Walker Spivey Elementary School, 500 Fisher Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Complete bid documents are available electronically through Locklear, Locklear & Jacobs, PLLC, PO Box 3119, Pembroke, NC 28372, telephone (910) 774-9306.

The Owner encourages participation by minority businesses in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-128, though no formal minority or disadvantaged business enterprise set-asides are specified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated award value or budget range for the project. Cumberland County Schools reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted. Blane Hunt serves as the Planning and Construction Coordinator for the Cumberland County Board of Education and is the primary contact for project administration.