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NCDA&CS Solicits Outdoor Walk-In Freezer for Christmas Tree Seed Storage

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), Research Stations Division, is seeking bids for an outdoor walk-in freezer to store elite Christmas tree seeds at the Upper Mountain Research Station. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), Research Stations Division - Contact: Patricia Kinney, Procurement Specialist III - Products/Services Requested: - Outdoor walk-in industrial freezer (1 unit) - Approximate outside dimensions: 10-11 x 13-5 feet - 25-year insulation warranty, 12-year structural warranty, 5-year compressor warranty - Antimicrobial interior finish, seamless fiberglass interior/exterior - 6-inch insulation, 42-inch wide entry door, automatic door closer with sweep, exterior locking door, heated door jamb - Pre-installed interior lighting, low ambient pressure controls, pre-charged refrigerant - Rain cap above exterior door, condensate line, defrost timer - Vinyl strip curtains, diamond tread aluminum kick plate, exterior strobe light and horn high temperature warning - Pre-installed interior shelving (3 tier, 36-inch deep on both sides and back wall) - 1,200 lb/sq ft floor load rating, exterior hurricane tie down kit (supplied, not installed), color tan - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery and installation on a state-prepared concrete pad - Must meet detailed warranty and performance specifications - Bids evaluated on lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications - No specific OEMs or brands required; open to all compliant manufacturers - OEMs: - No specific OEMs or brands are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of an outdoor walk-in freezer intended to store elite Christmas tree seeds. The project is managed by the Department of Agriculture and involves the purchase of industrial freezers. Bids are to be submitted competitively and without collusion, with compliance to various state regulations and certifications required. The bid opening is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

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