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Cumberland County - Judge E. Maurice Braswell Courthouse Cooling Tower Rebuild - IFB - 2026

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Due
Sep 30, 2026
Deadline passed
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Primary contact
Christine Ducheneaux

The 30-second brief

What they're buying

Cumberland County is seeking bids from single prime cooling tower manufacturer representative rebuild contractors to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for turnkey cooling tower rebuild services for cooling tower 1 and 2 at the Cumberland County JEMBC Courthouse, located at 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The project involves rebuilding BAC cooling towers model number FXV-LQ661 (Serial Numbers J082615701 & J082615702), including fill material and drift eliminator replacement, louver and louver support replacement, water diverter replacement, water distribution system clean out and nozzle replacement, mechanical component replacement, motor adjustment rod replacement, longitudinal channel member replacement, and wetted area casing panel coating. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the project site. Bids are due by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid is required.

How it's scored

Price

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Summary

Cumberland County is seeking bids from single prime cooling tower manufacturer representative rebuild contractors to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for turnkey cooling tower rebuild services for cooling tower 1 and 2 at the Cumberland County JEMBC Courthouse, located at 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.

The project involves rebuilding BAC cooling towers model number FXV-LQ661 (Serial Numbers J082615701 & J082615702), including fill material and drift eliminator replacement, louver and louver support replacement, water diverter replacement, water distribution system clean out and nozzle replacement, mechanical component replacement, motor adjustment rod replacement, longitudinal channel member replacement, and wetted area casing panel coating. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the project site. Bids are due by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid is required.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Price

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

6
  • Bid Bond
  • Affidavit C
  • Affidavit D of the MWBE Participation Program
  • Identification of HUB Certified/ Minority Business Participation
  • Affidavit A
  • Affidavit B
Submit to
Cumberland County Engineering Department, Room 214, Historic Courthouse, 130 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Scope location
Fayetteville, NC

Questions about this BID

How do I respond to this Bid from Cumberland County?

Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Cumberland County Engineering Department, Room 214, Historic Courthouse, 130 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. For questions, contact Christine Ducheneaux.

Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?

Most government agencies, including Cumberland County in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.

What happens after the Bid submission deadline?

After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.

Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?

Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christine Ducheneaux. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.

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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?

This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.

Where can I find more RFPs from Cumberland County?

All active and historical solicitations from Cumberland County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Cumberland County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.

What documents are required to bid on this Bid?

Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Bond, Affidavit C, Affidavit D of the MWBE Participation Program, Identification of HUB Certified/ Minority Business Participation, Affidavit A, Affidavit B. Review the full document from Cumberland County for the complete list.

What is the scope of this project?

This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fayetteville, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.

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