IFB 2026-081 Judicial Center Cooling Tower Project

The Union County Judicial Center requires a full replacement of its aging cooling tower and associated condenser water distribution pump. The project is to be bid as a single‑prime, lump‑sum contract. Bidders must be licensed contractors in North Carolina, provide a non‑collusion affidavit, and submit a bid bond equal to 5 % of the bid amount. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference and site visit will be held on September 2, 2026; questions are due by September 9, 2026. Bids are due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and encourages participation from small businesses. • Scope: Remove existing cooling tower and pump; install new cooling tower and pump of similar capacity. • Contract type: Single‑prime, lump‑sum. • Mandatory qualifications: NC contractor license, non‑collusion affidavit, 5 % bid bond. • Pre‑bid conference/site visit: September 2, 2026 (non‑mandatory). • Question deadline: September 9, 2026. • Bid submission deadline: September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM. • Location: Union County Judicial Center, 400 N. Main St., Monroe, NC. • Contact: Juan Rodriguez‑Cruz, Procurement Specialist (704) 283‑3519.