Award
University of Mary Washington Cobblestone #COOP 26-2131
Steam Plant Specialty Parts
Recipient
Carotek, Inc.
Awarded
February 17, 2026
Identifier
COOP 26-2131
The Commonwealth of Virginia's James Madison University, located in Harrisonburg, VA, awarded a contract to Carotek, Inc. for the supply of steam plant specialty parts on an as-needed basis. The contract is valid from the date of award through one year, with the possibility of renewal for four additional one-year periods, ending on April 11, 2027, and final expiration on April 11, 2031. The contract includes negotiated discounts on various manufacturer parts and supplies, covering a wide range of steam plant components such as valves, pumps, steam traps, flow meters, safety relief valves, controllers, instrumentation, insulation blankets, motors, and related equipment from multiple OEMs including Armstrong, Crane, Endress & Hauser, Velan, and others. The procurement process involved a Request for Proposal (RFP# MPM-1250), with proposals due by February 17, 2026. The primary contact for the contract is Kurt Linkenauger, Virginia Sales Director at Carotek, Inc. The location of performance and delivery is primarily James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, within Rockingham County. The contract encourages participation from small, woman-owned, and minority-owned businesses and includes provisions for negotiated pricing, shipping, credit card fees, and other terms.
Description
Contract awarded to Carotek, Inc. to provide steam plant specialty parts on an as-needed basis for James Madison University, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The initial contract term is one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, with a current term end date of April 11, 2027 and final expiration on April 11, 2031. The contract includes negotiated pricing discounts on various manufacturer parts and supplies.