Burke County Civicplus #2026-0601

Burke County VRF HVAC System Replacement at Foothills Higher Education Center

Burke County, North Carolina is seeking bids for the replacement of three VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) HVAC systems at the Foothills Higher Education Center in Morganton, NC. - Government Buyer: - Burke County, managed through the Burke County Finance Office - Consulting engineer: Brittain Engineering, Inc. - OEMs and Vendors: - Mitsubishi (required for controller integration) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of 3 VRF HVAC systems - 33 indoor air handlers - 3 outdoor heat pumps - 4 indoor branch controllers - Integration with a new Mitsubishi controller - Reuse of existing refrigerant piping - Mechanical and electrical installation services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All new equipment must integrate with the newly replaced Mitsubishi controller - Mandatory insurance coverage (workmen's compensation, general liability, automobile liability) - Compliance with local, state, and national codes - 10% minority business subcontracting goal - 12-month warranty on workmanship and materials - Mandatory pre-bid meeting to survey the mechanical room - Liquidated damages for delays - Place of Performance: - Burke County Foothills Higher Education Center, 2128 S. Sterling St., Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Burke County is seeking bids from qualified vendors to replace three VRF systems consisting of 33 indoor air handlers, 3 outdoor heat pumps, and 4 indoor branch controllers at the Foothills Higher Education Center. The project requires all new equipment to tie into a newly replaced Mitsubishi controller, with existing refrigerant piping to be reused. Bidders must review the Instructions to Bidders and Project Specifications in the related documents for complete project details and submission requirements. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held onsite to survey the Mechanical Room on May 21, 2026, at 10 AM. Sealed bids are due by June 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

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