Welding Shops HVAC Project

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for the Welding Shops HVAC Project located in Chatham County, North Carolina, specifically involving Cleveland Community College. The project scope includes a comprehensive HVAC renovation with multiple key components: installing new ventilation, heating, and cooling equipment, replacing existing windows, and replacing the Federal Pacific electrical panelboard. The procurement requires sealed bids to be submitted by December 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Jack Hunt Building Board Room 2086, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting already conducted on December 3, 2024. The project will have a 120-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed, expected around mid-January 2025, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for late completion. Bidders must submit a base bid and two alternates: Alternate #1 for window replacement using single pane storefront design, and Alternate #2 for mandatory electrical panelboard replacement. Required submission documents include completed bid forms, HUB/minority business participation forms, and a bid bond. Work is restricted to Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with prior approval required for alternative hours.

The contract appears to have provisions encouraging minority business participation, though specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents. Bidders are required to submit HUB Certified/Minority Business Participation documentation, suggesting a preference for diverse contractor involvement. The project allows for articulating welding fume arms from manufacturers like IAP Air or similar products, and the general contractor will be responsible for extending existing natural gas lines and providing perimeter fencing. While no specific budget range is provided, the complexity of the HVAC, window, and electrical system replacements suggests a significant project investment. The procurement does not mention a specific incumbent vendor, and the documents indicate this is a new project for Cleveland Community College's welding shop facility. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to handle HVAC renovations, window replacements, and electrical panel upgrades, with a focus on meeting the specified 120-day completion timeline and adhering to the institution's work hour restrictions.