Early Procurement Package Rotary-Screw Compressor Water Chiller Walker Complex HVAC and BAS Repairs (SCO ID# 25-29576-02B)

North Carolina Central University is soliciting competitive bids under solicitation 61-IFB25033 for the early procurement of one rotary-screw compressor water chiller for the Walker Complex HVAC and BAS Upgrades project. The selected vendor must furnish and deliver the unit to the Durham, North Carolina site between February 15, 2027, and March 1, 2027. While the university is procuring the equipment, it will be installed by a separate contractor as part of a future renovation. Bids are due by October 7, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal. The contract value is estimated to be above the small purchase threshold but up to 1,000,000 dollars. The chiller must meet rigorous technical standards, including AHRI 550/590, UL 465, and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Division 1, and must be BACnet compatible for integration with the Building Automation System. Vendors are required to provide a Life Cycle Cost Analysis based on a 23-year economic life and must submit comprehensive O&M documentation and shop drawings. Evaluation will be based on completeness, cost, vendor responsibility, and the ability to meet the critical delivery window, though minor technical deviations may be considered to improve the delivery date. Awardees must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and comply with E-Verify and fair employment regulations. Payment is contingent upon site delivery and successful inspection by the Contract Manager.