Bid guide
How to bid on detention center boiler replacement for Union County
What Union County is buying
Union County Facilities Management seeks a contractor for a complete replacement of two domestic-water boilers at the Union County Detention Center in Monroe, North Carolina.
The work includes removing existing equipment; providing and installing new condensing boilers; connecting water, gas, venting, condensate, electrical, and accessory systems; and completing testing, startup, training, permits, inspections, and related work. This is an IFB for construction work.
Key dates and the deadline
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the detention center, 3344 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112. Meeting-point and site-access or security instructions will be provided before the visit or by written addendum.
Bids are due November 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Submit before the deadline and follow the instructions in the solicitation posting. The opportunity was published October 20, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity suits qualified contractors able to carry out a boiler replacement in a detention center, including equipment removal, installation, system connections, testing, startup, and training.
Because the contract includes permits and inspections as well as several utility connections, review the full contract documents to understand the complete work and the responsibilities expected of the contractor.
How to access the bid and respond
Find solicitation 377-IFB 2026-068 R on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are public, so you can view them without an account.
To respond, register as a vendor in eVP for free, then follow the posting’s submission instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. Confirm the required method in the solicitation and send your response before the deadline.
Practical preparation tips
Read the full contract documents and any written addenda. Use them to confirm equipment, connection, testing, training, permit, inspection, and submission requirements rather than relying only on the summary.
Consider attending the non-mandatory site visit to understand the work area. Check for the promised meeting-point and access instructions, and plan enough time to complete your bid and any required portal steps before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Union; the original posting controls.