Enterprise Meat Processing Plant Boiler Preventative Maintenance

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a qualified vendor under solicitation 52-IFB-2400404908-JJC to provide a comprehensive preventative maintenance agreement for a Kewanee Manufacturing Company Boiler, Catalog # KW-40-142-G, and associated equipment. Located at the Enterprise Meat Processing Plant in Lillington, North Carolina, the scope of work includes pre-maintenance inspections, fireside maintenance such as soot removal and refractory inspection, and operational testing to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with North Carolina boiler safety laws and industry standards including ASME, NBIC, and NFPA. The vendor must provide all necessary labor, tools, and materials, and ensure that any manufactured items meet specific safety standard markings from organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or Underwriters Laboratories. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Sourcing Tool by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The evaluation process will be based on completeness, content, cost, and the vendor's responsibility to supply the services. Required submission documents include a pricing form, customer reference form, and a certification of financial condition. Additionally, vendors must provide a background check form and certify that they are not debarred or suspended from government transactions. The contract requires strict adherence to safety protocols, including OSHA lockout/tagout and confined-space requirements, and mandates that any substitution of key personnel receive prior written approval from the Contract Lead.