Opportunity
Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2223-683-WATER_FOUNTAINS4
Durham Public Schools Water Fountain Replacement Phase II – Plumbing Contractor Solicitation
Posted
April 19, 2023
Respond By
May 25, 2023
Identifier
179-2223-683-WATER_FOUNTAINS4
NAICS
238220
Durham Public Schools in Durham, North Carolina is seeking licensed plumbing contractors for Phase II of its Water Fountain Replacement project. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools, Construction and Capital Planning - Contact: Wilma Jordan, Director - OEMs and Vendors: - A171.8-UG-BF Series referenced as the water fountain and bottle filler OEM - Products Requested: - Single Cooler with Bottle Filler: 84 units - Bi-Level Water Fountain with Bottle Filler: 24 units - Single Cooler Bottle Filler Only: 19 units - Double Cooler Bottle Filler Only: 10 units - Services Requested: - Plumbing contractor services for removal and installation of water fountains and bottle fillers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Owner (DPS) will supply all water fountains and bottle fillers - Contractors must provide all labor and materials for removal and installation - Compliance with County of Durham Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) policies and North Carolina Statute 143-128.2 (c) - Bid security of 5% and performance/payment bonds for 100% of contract amount - Contractors must demonstrate experience in at least five similar projects within the past three years - Adherence to the Iran Divestment Act - Mandatory and optional pre-bid meetings - All questions must be submitted via email - Period of Performance: - Work to commence on or before contract start, with substantial completion within 183 days from Notice to Proceed - Locations: - Multiple schools across Durham Public Schools district
Description
Durham Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids from licensed plumbing contractors for the Phase II Water Fountain Replacement project. The scope involves removing existing water fountains and replacing them with new units at multiple school locations. The owner has purchased the water fountains and bottle fillers; the contractor is responsible for supplying materials necessary for removal and installation. Bids are due by May 16, 2023, at 2:00pm and must be delivered to the Durham Public Schools Fuller Building in Durham, NC. Compliance with County of Durham MBE policies and North Carolina statutes is required, and performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount are required.