RFQ Test and Balance Services for HVAC Systems at Aviation Center, Cameron Campus Building 1

The contract involves providing testing and balancing (TAB) services for HVAC air and hydronic systems in a new 70,000-square-foot, two-story aviation training facility at Guilford Technical Community College’s Cameron Campus. The scope includes balancing various HVAC systems, producing detailed TAB reports and plans, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASHRAE/IES 90.1 Section 6.7.2.3. The services are to be performed under a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract, with the TAB work directed by the owner. Firms must be AABC certified and demonstrate expertise in Direct Digital Controls and instrumentation calibration. The project also entails site work, including sidewalks, paving, landscaping, an elevator, and sprinkler systems. The RFQ emphasizes qualifications-based selection, with submissions due by October 10, 2025, and no price or cost breakdowns are specified in the solicitation. The procurement process is qualification-focused, with evaluation criteria centered on technical expertise, past performance, staffing, project approach, and familiarity with local projects. The selection committee will review letters of interest, qualifications statements, and SF-254 forms, all of which must be physically submitted—no electronic submissions are accepted. The process does not specify weights or numerical scoring but relies on qualitative assessment to identify the most qualified firm for negotiations. Administrative details specify that proposals are to be delivered in three copies to a designated address, with the submission deadline clearly established. The contract documents do not incorporate federal FAR clauses but reference industry standards, state laws, and project-specific requirements, including certification, reporting, and meeting attendance obligations. Overall, the contract emphasizes technical competence, adherence to standards, and thorough documentation, with all work performed at the project site under the owner’s direction.