James Madison University #UCPJMU7407

Steam Plant Specialty Parts

The Commonwealth of Virginia, through James Madison University (JMU) located in Harrisonburg, VA, awarded a contract to Carotek, Inc., headquartered at 8807 Whitepine Road, Richmond, VA 23237, for the supply of steam plant specialty parts. The contract, identified as UCPJMU7407, is for an initial period of one year from the date of award, with four additional one-year renewal options, ending on April 11, 2027, and final expiration on April 11, 2031. The procurement involved negotiated pricing schedules from multiple manufacturers, including OEMs such as Amtrol, ARI, Armstrong, ASCO, Ashcroft/Weksler, Clark Reliance, Crane, DeZurik, DFT, Draeger, Eaton, Endress & Hauser, Eurotherm, Gems, Grundfos, KEP, Macurco, NBS, Paco/Peerless, Shannon Global, SVF, ThermaFlo, United Electric, Valtek/Flowserve, Velan, Watlow, and Wika. The products include valves, pumps, steel pipes, heaters, steam traps, flow meters, safety relief valves, controllers, instrumentation, electric motors, compressors, and related equipment. The contract also covers services such as steam trap surveys and calibration. Negotiated discounts range from 3% to 33%, with standard shipping rates and a 3% credit card fee. The contract emphasizes compliance with Virginia laws, participation of small, women-owned, and minority businesses, and includes provisions for warranties, insurance, and procurement policies. The primary point of contact for the vendor is Kurt Linkenauger, Virginia Sales Director at Carotek, reachable at (804) 279-8800 or Kurt.Linkenauger@carotek.com. The procurement process involved a sealed proposal submission deadline of February 17, 2026, and the contract allows for cooperative purchasing by other public entities.

Description

Contract for Steam Plant Specialty Parts awarded to Carotek, Inc. located at 8807 Whitepine Road, Richmond, VA 23237. The contract number is UCPJMU7407. The vendor contact is Kurt Linkenauger, Virginia Sales Director, reachable at (804) 279-8800 or Kurt.Linkenauger@carotek.com. The buyer is Michael Morrison from James Madison University, contactable at morrismp@jmu.edu or 540-568-6181. The contract term is from the date of award through one year, renewable for four additional one-year periods, with the current term ending on April 11, 2027, and final expiration on April 11, 2031. The contract includes negotiated pricing schedules with various discounts on parts and supplies from multiple manufacturers. Standard shipping rates apply, and a 3% credit card fee is noted. The contract is issued by James Madison University, Commonwealth of Virginia, located in Harrisonburg, VA.

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