EIC Piping Design for ORC Heat Recovery System

The Energy Innovation Center (EIC) at Clemson University is seeking a qualified engineering firm to develop detailed piping and system design for an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) heat‑recovery system. The scope includes engineering calculations, layout drawings, material specifications, and preparation of a design package that must be signed off by a Professional Engineer. The contract will be awarded through a sealed‑bid process, with questions due 10 July 2026 and final bids due 15 October 2026. • Location: North Charleston, South Carolina (Clemson University Energy Innovation Center) • Scope: Complete design and engineering of ORC heat‑recovery system piping, including PE‑signed deliverables • Procurement method: Sealed bid (Invitation for Bid) – single‑vendor submission, no joint bids allowed • Submission deadline: 15 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM ET (electronic) • Question deadline: 7 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM ET (written to procurement) • Estimated contract value: Likely between $100 k and $250 k (based on typical engineering design fees for similar systems) • Required qualifications: Ability to produce PE‑signed design, experience with ORC or similar thermal‑energy systems, compliance with South Carolina procurement rules • Contact: Sam Young, Procurement Officer (phone above)