CROWN COLISEUM COOLERS AND FREEZERS UPGRADE

The Crown Coliseum Coolers and Freezers Upgrade project, solicitation number 2877-U, is a single prime contract based on a stipulated price for the County of Cumberland in North Carolina. The scope of work involves the demolition and installation of factory-fabricated, ceiling-suspended walk-in cooler and freezer evaporator fan coil assemblies, along with necessary HVAC and electrical alterations. The contractor must maintain existing operations during construction and provide cooling season start-up and winter season shut-down services for the first year of operation. The project is governed by EJCDC C-700 Standard General Conditions and requires compliance with ASHRAE Std 15. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on September 25, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. To be considered responsive, bidders must earn at least 50 points through documented good faith efforts to involve minority businesses. The contract requires a performance bond, a payment bond, and a bid bond. A 12-month warranty on materials and workmanship is required from the date of final acceptance, supplemented by a one-year manufacturer warranty for parts. A contingency allowance of 30,000 dollars is included in the project specifications. The contractor must submit a preliminary schedule within 10 days of the agreement, detailing operations for the first 60 days. All administrative documents and applications for payment, using AIA G702 and G703 forms, must be submitted electronically in PDF format via an internet-based service. Quality control is monitored by the Owner and Engineer, with specific requirements for equipment packaging, transportation in covered trucks, and UL 969 compliant electrical labeling.