About this opportunity
AI summaryJohnston County Public Schools seeks Statements of Qualifications from experienced Building Automation System contractors for capital and operations and maintenance projects. The scope encompasses furnishing and installing Tridium-based systems, including building controllers, device controllers, sensors, wiring, programming, and necessary accessories. Eligible respondents must be onshore U.S. organizations holding North Carolina Heating Group 2 and Unlimited Electrical licenses, Certified Tridium Systems Integrator status, and direct factory authorization. Applicants must also maintain a local office within 50 miles staffed by at least seven Niagara TCP-certified, permanent W-2 employees. Submissions are limited to ten pages, excluding attachments, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize past performance for 50 percent of the total score, with the highest priority given to Tridium-based experience in K-12 environments.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Solicitation No.
- 200-JCPSFS-11182026-CR
Scope of work
- Provide, furnish, and install Building Automation Systems including building controllers, device controllers, sensors, wiring, programming, and accessories
- Confirm and support standardization and conformance to the BAS Master Plan
- Coordinate with Owner-identified Master Systems Integrator for graphic consistency, point naming conventions, and established standards
- Perform new school greenfield construction BAS installations across multiple trades
- Execute existing school renovation and expansion BAS work including device integration and replacement
- Deliver existing school mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrade BAS installations
- Perform existing school like-for-like control changeouts
- Provide routine maintenance, startup, system commissioning, and emergency service support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Past Performance | 50% |
| BAS Expertise | 15% |
| Proposed BAS Team and Technical Depth | 10% |
| Proximity and Local Familiarity | 5% |
| Interview Performance | 20% |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum five consecutive years experience in design, installation, programming, and commissioning of proposed BAS platform
- Minimum five Successful Projects in last five years performing Anticipated Services on similar facilities
- Minimum three Successful Projects in last five years coordinating with third-party Master Systems Integrator
- Direct, factory-authorized partner of manufacturer for proposed product lines in good standing
- Fully staffed local office within 50 miles of Owner with permanent full-time W-2 employees
- Certified Tridium Systems Integrator with minimum seven Niagara TCP certified full-time local employees
- Minimum seven local full-time employees certified in proposed product line(s)
- Current North Carolina Heating Group 2 Contractor license and North Carolina Unlimited Classification License for Electrical
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications core submission (maximum 10 pages)
- Documentation of similar projects, experience, proposed office, personnel, and technical expertise
- One example of BAS system performance review or functional verification summary from a relevant past project
- One example of BAS issues log/open service requests and resolution tracking documentation from a relevant past project
- Disclosures of manufacturer affiliations, distributorships, or platform limitations (if applicable)
Key dates
- Issue of RFQ
- November 4, 2026
- RFQ Questions Due
- November 11, 2026 no later than 5:00 PM
- RFQ Answers to Questions Issued
- November 12, 2026
- RFQ Responses Due
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026 by 2:00 PM
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit to Josh Woodard, Facility Design and Construction Department, with subject line 'BAS Service Contractor, RFQ Response, Company Name'. Core submission limited to ten pages, excluding attachments.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Johnston County Public Schools facilities, North Carolina
- Insurance and bonding
- Worker's Comp Employer's Liability: $100,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit, $100,000 disease each employee; Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate; Contractual Liability: $1,000,000 occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate; Personal Injury: $1,000,000 aggregate; Auto Liability: $1,000,000 accident; Excess Liability: $10,000,000 over primary; Professional Liability: $1,000,000 occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate.