Description
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #251‑27‑162) to acquire AERCO condensing boiler equipment for its schools. Vendors must be authorized AERCO dealers and submit sealed bids electronically via the North Carolina e‑Procurement Vendor Portal. The contract is a one‑year term (Oct 15 2026 – Oct 14 2027) with firm pricing for the term. Delivery must be FOB destination to the central receiving facility in Raleigh, NC, within 30 calendar days of purchase order issuance. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though WCPSS reserves the right to split awards or make partial awards. Key dates: questions due Oct 1 2026, bid submission deadline Oct 5 2026, public bid opening Oct 9 2026.
• Required product: AERCO BMK2000 and BMK3000 condensing hot‑water boilers (2000 MBH & 3000 MBH).
• Quantity: Estimated 1 unit of each model (exact quantities TBD).
• Mandatory specifications: 439 stainless‑steel fire‑tube heat exchanger, natural‑gas fuel, ASME‑stamped, ≥98 % thermal efficiency, Modbus/BACnet, extensive warranties.
• Delivery: FOB destination, 30‑day delivery window.
• Contract term: 1 year, firm price, option for price adjustments after 180 days.
• Submission: electronic via eVP; paper/fax not accepted.
• Evaluation: lowest responsive bid meeting all requirements; delivery performance may be a factor.