Description
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to acquire a single rotary‑screw compressor water chiller for the early‑procurement phase of the Walker Complex HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) upgrades. The university will own‑furnish the chiller and the selected vendor must deliver the unit to the campus between 15 Feb 2027 and 1 Mar 2027. Delivery timing is critical; vendors may propose multiple options with minor specification deviations to improve lead‑time. The chiller will later be installed by the construction contractor as part of the renovation. Bids must include full pricing, life‑cycle cost analysis, warranty options, and certification of financial stability. The bid opening is scheduled for 7 Oct 2026 at 2:00 PM ET; questions are due by 5 PM on 24 Sep 2026. No pre‑bid conference or site visit is offered. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest life‑cycle cost that meets the technical specs and delivery window.
• One (1) rotary‑screw compressor water chiller, specifications in attachment
• Delivery window: 15 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 (no earlier than 15 Feb)
• Vendor may submit multiple options; minor spec deviations allowed to improve delivery date
• Required submissions: pricing form, life‑cycle cost analysis, financial certification, references, warranty details
• Evaluation based on lowest life‑cycle cost, delivery date, past performance, and financial stability
• Bid opening: 7 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM ET; questions due 24 Sep 2026, 5 PM
• No pre‑bid meeting or site visit; electronic submission via NC e‑Procurement portal