Southwestern Community College - Founders Building HVAC

Southwestern Community College is soliciting proposals for a full HVAC system upgrade and modernization at the Founders Building on its Jackson County campus in North Carolina. The goal is to implement a comprehensive solution that improves climate control, ventilation, and indoor air quality while meeting current safety standards and energy-efficiency benchmarks. Vendors are encouraged to offer flexible, innovative engineering and mechanical designs that can be tailored to the building’s needs without being restricted to specific technologies or equipment brands. The project involves the furnishing, delivery, construction, and installation of an entirely new or substantially renovated HVAC system capable of supporting the long-term operational demands of the facility and its occupants. Proposals must be submitted by August 12, 2026, with the solicitation issued under number 125-2026-07-02 and posted on July 14, 2026. The procurement is managed by the college’s primary point of contact, Joseph Waldrum, and falls under the SLED category as a state-local education entity. While no specific set-aside preferences or NAICS code are indicated, all responses must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with performance requirements, and a clear plan for execution. The work will take place exclusively at the Founders Building in North Carolina, and vendors are expected to align their submissions with the college’s priorities for sustainability, occupant comfort, and system reliability.