South Campus HVAC Upgrades

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is soliciting lump sum bids for the South Campus HVAC Upgrades project located in Concord, North Carolina. The project focuses on replacing aging, maintenance-intensive equipment in buildings S201, S202, and S203. Key technical requirements include replacing two old chillers with a high-efficiency modular system consisting of three 80-ton machines, replacing air handling units in buildings S201 and S202, and upgrading pneumatic controls to direct digital controls using the Tridium Niagara framework with BACnet communication. The project also includes upgrading the Building Automation System software to the college standard and providing temporary HVAC and power services to maintain building temperatures during construction. The solicitation requires bidders to be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal and to provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid. Submissions must be delivered in PDF format by 3:00 p.m. on September 29, 2026. Compliance with North Carolina General Statutes for mechanical single-prime contractors and adherence to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and NFPA standards are mandatory. Payment is structured at 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment contingent upon project closeout, the submission of various affidavits and insurance certificates, and the successful completion of site inspections by the CMTA Construction Administrator and SCO Electrical Inspector. The estimated project cost is 1,000,000.00 dollars.