WCU Baseball and Softball Wall Padding
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 73-IFB-00777
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
Opportunity details come from evp.nc.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Western Carolina University is requesting sealed bids for furnishing and installation of athletic field wall padding at its baseball and softball facilities under IFB #73-IFB-00777, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Bidders must be North Carolina registered with a current eVP number.
The scope encompasses outdoor-rated wall padding on the existing brick outfield wall at the baseball field and on outfield fencing at both baseball and softball fields. All padding must feature UV-resistant vinyl covering and high-density impact-absorbing foam core or approved equivalent, designed to withstand weather exposure, ultraviolet radiation, and repeated athletic impacts. The contractor provides all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, hardware, mounting systems, brackets, fastening hardware, and site cleanup. The contractor must verify all field dimensions and existing conditions prior to fabrication and installation and coordinate work with University personnel to minimize disruption to athletic activities. Any damage from installation shall be repaired at no additional cost to the University.
Bids must include product specifications, warranty information, estimated lead times, and a lump-sum price covering all costs. Submission is electronic via https://wcu.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/27852. The solicitation requires three customer references on a provided form, vendor experience documentation, background check information for all personnel, proof of North Carolina Secretary of State registration, designation of a contract manager and customer service point of contact, and completed attachment forms including pricing, worker location, and lobbying certifications. No substitutions are permitted.
This is a single-purchase contract with an installation window between July 13 and August 21, 2026. Written questions are due September 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST, with responses by September 9 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder determined to be in the University's best interest.
Opportunity text
Western Carolina University is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors for the furnishing and installation of athletic field wall padding at the University's baseball and softball facilities. The project includes the installation of outdoor-rated wall padding on the existing brick wall at the baseball field, as well as padding on the outfield fencing at both the baseball and softball fields. The successful bidder shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, hardware, and incidental items necessary to complete the project. The contractor shall be responsible for verifying all field dimensions and existing conditions prior to fabrication and installation. All wall padding shall be specifically designed for outdoor athletic use and constructed to withstand weather exposure, ultraviolet radiation, and repeated athletic impacts. The padding shall feature a durable, UV-resistant vinyl covering and high-density impact-absorbing foam core or an approved equivalent. All mounting systems, brackets, and fastening hardware required for a complete and secure installation shall be included. Installation shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards. The contractor shall coordinate all work with University personnel to minimize disruption to athletic activities and campus operations. Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall remove all debris, packaging materials, and equipment from the site and restore the work area to a clean and orderly condition. Any damage resulting from installation activities shall be repaired by the contractor at no additional cost to the University. Bidders shall include product specifications, warranty information, estimated lead times, and a lump-sum price covering all costs associated with materials, freight, delivery, labor, equipment, installation, and cleanup. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose submission meets the requirements of the solicitation and is determined to be in the best interest of Western Carolina University.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| WCU-Baseball and Softball Wall Padding-BID #73-IFB-00777.pdf |
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