Opportunity
James Madison University #RFP# MPM-1250
JMU Solicitation for Steam Plant Specialty Parts and Services
Posted
January 14, 2026
Respond By
February 17, 2026
Identifier
RFP# MPM-1250
NAICS
221330, 423720, 333414, 238220
James Madison University (JMU), a public higher education institution in Virginia, is procuring a comprehensive range of specialty parts and services to support its steam plant operations. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University, Procurement Services (Commonwealth of Virginia) - OEMs and Vendors (highlighted): - Crane, Armstrong, Velan, Spence, Farris, Warren, Flowserve ValTek, Little Giant, Armstrong, Aurora, Grundfos, PACO, Peerless, Sterling Electric, Endress & Hauser, Veris, Badger, Sierra, WIKA, Ashcroft, Onicon, Eurotherm, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, ABB, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Thermaxx, Shannon InsulTech, ATS, Clark Reliance, Jerguson, Jacoby Tarbox, Dri-Steem, Pure, Champion, Danfoss Graham, Mercoid, Leslie Controls, Watson McDaniel, Baldor, DFT, Trerice, Neptune, Super Radiator Coils, Armstrong Fluid Technologies, Cemline, Proco, RTK - Products/Services Requested: - Valves (e.g., Crane, Velan, Spence, Flowserve ValTek, Warren, RTK) - Pumps (e.g., Little Giant, Armstrong, Aurora, Grundfos, PACO, Peerless, Sterling Electric, Neptune) - Steam traps and condensate pumps (Armstrong, Spence, Sterling Electric) - Flow meters and transmitters (Endress & Hauser, Veris, Badger, Sierra, Onicon) - Controllers and electronics (Eurotherm, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, ABB, Siemens, Allen Bradley) - Instrumentation and gauges (WIKA, Ashcroft, Trerice, Mercoid) - Insulation blankets (Thermaxx, Shannon InsulTech) - Expansion joints (ATS, Proco) - Boiler water column components (Clark Reliance, Jerguson, Jacoby Tarbox) - Hot water heaters (Armstrong, Graham, Leslie Controls) - Humidifier equipment (Dri-Steem, Pure) - Air compressors (Champion) - Electric motors (Baldor) - Additional items: structural steel, steel pipe, radiator coils, PLCs, chemical pumps, and calibration/steam trap survey services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be authorized resellers providing new, original packaged items - Contract includes negotiated discounts for each OEM/product line - Encourages participation from small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses - Cooperative purchasing is allowed for other public entities - Period of Performance: - One-year base contract with four one-year renewal options (potential total of five years) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA (Procurement Services office)
Description
James Madison University (JMU), an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is soliciting sealed proposals for a contract to provide steam plant specialty parts on an as-needed basis. The initial contract term is one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The contract is intended to support the upkeep and maintenance of steam plant systems at JMU, ensuring quality service for the university community. The contractor, Carotek, Inc., will supply various specialty parts including valves, pumps, steam traps, flow meters, and other related equipment from multiple manufacturers.