Water Service East Henderson High School

Henderson County Public Schools Purchasing Department has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ 2026-12) for the installation of water service backflow protection infrastructure to serve East Henderson High School located at 150 Eagle Pride Drive, East Flat Rock, North Carolina 28726. This procurement seeks a licensed North Carolina utility contractor to design and install a complete backflow protection system including a 4-inch reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow preventer, associated valves and fittings, a heated enclosure with concrete pad, 4-inch DIP/CL-350 water main installation, mobilization and insurance, tie-in to the existing water line, and site restoration with seeding and mulching, with an optional add-alternate for a 4-inch valve with box. All materials must be new and current, with pricing to include freight charges on a FOB Destination basis, and the contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all labor and workmanship. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at East Henderson High School with required check-in at the front office, sealed bids must be received by June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST with public opening immediately thereafter, and project completion is required by July 31, 2026. The evaluation criteria include cost, completion timeline, contractor qualifications, and compliance with all North Carolina licensing and insurance requirements. Contractors are responsible for all mobilization, site cleanup, debris removal, and coordination with utility companies.

The RFQ does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on bidder eligibility based on business classification, though all respondents must hold appropriate North Carolina utility contractor licensing. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been provided in the procurement documents. The procurement documents do not specify an explicit budget range or award value; however, Henderson County Public Schools reserves the right to adjust quantities up or down at unit prices as budgeted funds allow and may award the contract on either a split order or lump sum basis. The school system retains the right to reject any and all responses for any or no reasons and will evaluate completion date as a factor in determining contract award. All proposal submissions must remain valid for a minimum of 45 days from the proposal due date of June 10, 2026.