# North Carolina eVP #377-IFB 2026-068 R

Union County detention center seeks two replacement domestic-water boilers and turnkey installation

**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 377-IFB 2026-068 R
**NAICS:** 238220

Union County is seeking a turnkey replacement of two domestic-water boilers at its detention center.
- **Government buyer:** Union County, North Carolina, through Facilities Management and the Procurement & Contract Management Department. The bid contact named in the documents is Juan Rodriguez-Cruz.
- **Project:** Replace the existing boilers at the Union County Detention Center in Monroe, including removal and disposal of the old equipment and installation of two new gas-fired condensing domestic-water boilers.
- **Requested equipment:**
  - One kitchen boiler: 500,000 MBH input, approximately 100-gallon storage, 654 GPH recovery, at least 94% thermal efficiency, and Energy Star qualification.
  - One shower boiler: 1,100,000 MBH input, approximately 100-gallon storage, 1,438 GPH recovery, at least 94% thermal efficiency, and Energy Star qualification.
- **Approved OEMs:** **PVI, AERCO, Lochinvar Armor, and AO Smith**, or an approved equal. No specific part numbers are provided. LaBella Associates is identified as the project designer.
- **Turnkey scope:** Provide and connect domestic-water, gas, venting, condensate, electrical, and accessory systems; complete permits and inspections, testing, startup, training, warranties, and closeout documentation; and comply with applicable codes and detention-center security requirements.
- **Notable terms:** Substantial completion is required within 120 calendar days after written notice to proceed. Late completion carries liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day. The bid form includes a 5% owner contingency.

### Description

Union County, North Carolina, is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the turnkey replacement of two domestic water boilers at the Union County Detention Center. Work includes removing existing equipment; supplying and installing new condensing boilers and associated domestic-water, gas, venting, condensate, electrical, and accessory connections; and completing testing, startup, training, permits, and inspections. The rebid deadline is November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and electronic bids are not permitted; bidders must follow the submission instructions in the attachments. The amended bid form specifies 120 calendar days for substantial completion and liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for delay.

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