What the buyer needs
AI summaryCape Fear Community College seeks Design Build HVAC teams for selective HVAC renovation and controls upgrades at the McLeod Building, located on the Downtown Campus in Wilmington, NC. The project includes replacing VAV’s, hot water coils, and control dampers on the second floor, and upgrading DDC controls on the ground floor AHU’s. Firms must be licensed in North Carolina and demonstrate expertise in similar projects, adequate staffing, and a clear design approach. Proposals are due by 3:00 pm on December 8, 2026, submitted as three hard copies and one digital copy.
Scope of work
- Replacement of VAVs, hot water coils, and control dampers on existing dual deck or multizone HVAC system on Floor 2
- Replacement of DDC controls on existing AHUs on the ground floor
- Installation of DDC controls and hot water piping from building riser to VAVs
- Installation of grilles, outside air dampers, actuators, fire dampers, and required accessories
- Upgrade of air handlers from starters to VFDs
- Installation of extended outdoor boiler flues
- Associated removal and replacement of ceiling grid and tile
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Specialized or appropriate expertise in the type of project | Not specified |
| Past performance on similar projects | Not specified |
| Adequate Staffing level and proposed Design or Consultant Team for the project | Not specified |
| Detail your current workload and State of NC monitored or owned projects underway with your firm | Not specified |
| Proposed design approach for the project including Design Team and Consultants | Not specified |
| Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence | Not specified |
| Construction Administration capabilities | Not specified |
| Proximity to and familiarity with the area where the project is located, and AHJs involved | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Proposing Firm must be properly licensed to practice Architecture, Engineering, or Landscape Architecture in the State of North Carolina
Documents to include with your response
- RFP response / Letter of Interest
- Standard Form 254 OR SF 330
- Digital copy of RFP response package
- Plan to increase Historically Underutilized Business representation
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and digital copy via Fed Ex/UPS delivery or physical submission
- Instructions
- Submit three (3) hard copies and a digital copy of the RFP response, along with three (3) copies of Standard Form 254 or SF 330 to Cape Fear Community College, Attn: David Kanoy, 411 North Front Street, Wilmington NC 28401. Email and Fax submittals will not be accepted. Submission must be 8-1/2 inch x 11 inch pages stapled in the upper left-hand corner without binders, tabs, or clips. Letter of Interest should not exceed 20 single-sided or 10 double-sided pages plus SF 254 fo…
