Furnish, Deliver, and Startup Carrier 430 Ton Air Cooled Screw Chiller for Wake County Public School System

The Wake County Public School System is seeking bids from qualified vendors to supply, deliver, and initiate a Carrier 430 Ton Air Cooled Screw Chiller, with the contract expected to be awarded based on the lowest responsible bid that meets all specifications. The procurement is structured as a term contract, with a delivery deadline of 30 days after receipt of the purchase order, and the delivery location specified as Wake County’s Central Receiving facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. Bidders must submit sealed bids by September 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, including one signed original and an electronic copy, with proposals clearly marked and delivered to the designated address. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to specifications, safety standards, and environmental requirements, including compliance with North Carolina statutes and federal regulations, though no FAR clauses are incorporated. The contract includes detailed legal and ethical provisions, such as mandatory criminal background checks for personnel, compliance with E-Verify and the Affordable Care Act, and prohibitions against providing gifts to school officials. It also reserves the right for Wake County to inspect the vendor’s facilities prior to award and during performance, with acceptance contingent upon passing inspections and meeting all technical and safety standards, including those from ASME, UL, and OSHA. The scope encompasses technical specifications, shop drawings, operation and maintenance data, and supporting literature, all of which are integral to the evaluation process. The award will prioritize price, quality, reputation, and conformance, with the process designed to select the lowest responsible bid that fully complies with all requirements. Payment terms are net 30 days post-invoice or acceptance, and the contract is governed by North Carolina law, with no federal clause numbers referenced.