Project Information

Bid Title

RFB for LNG Peak Shaving Facility Odorizer Replacement

Issuing Agency

Greenville Utilities

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 2, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-06

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Bid Number	Title	Due Date	Other Files	Tab Sheet
26-06	RFB for LNG Peak Shaving Facility Odorizer Replacement	Thu, 02/26/2026 - 02:00pm	-	-

Attachment Preview

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville

Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27834 until 2:00 PM

(EST) on February 26, 2026 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the

furnishing of LNG Peak Shaving Facility Odorizer Replacement.

Instructions for submitting bids and complete specifications will be available in the Office

of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville,

North Carolina during regular office hours, which are 8:30AM – 5:00PM Monday through Friday.

Greenville Utilities Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Late bids will

not be considered.

1 of 23

SECTION I

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORMAL BIDS

RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF APPARATUS, SUPPLIES,

MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT

1.0 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids, subject to the conditions made a part hereof, will be received in the Office of the

Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North

Carolina 27834 until 2:00 PM (EST) on February 26, 2026, the day of opening. Bids submitted

in a fax or e-mail in response to this Invitation for Bids will not be acceptable. Late Bids

will not be considered.

2.0 STANDARD FORMS REQUIRED

Each bidder must submit a proposal on the enclosed bid forms. The bid must be signed by

an authorized official of the firm. Return only the attached Proposal Form. Do not return

the Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders or Specifications.

3.0 PREPARATION OF BID

Bids must be in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the outside with the name of the bid and

the bid opening date and time. Bid shall be addressed to the Procurement Manager,

GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION, P. O. BOX 1847, 401 S. GREENE STREET,

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27835-1847.

4.0 TIME FOR OPENING BIDS

Bids will be opened promptly and read at the hour and on the date set forth in the advertisement

in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Main Office, 401 S. Greene Street,

Greenville, North Carolina. Bidders or their authorized agents are invited to be present.

5.0 DEPOSIT

A deposit is NOT required for this bid.

6.0 NC SALES TAX

Do not include NC sales taxes in bid figure; however, Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)

does pay sales tax. Sales tax should be added to the invoice as a separate item.

7.0 FEDERAL EXCISE TAX

GUC is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and will issue a Federal Exemption Certificate upon

request to the successful bidder.

2 of 23

8.0 EXCEPTIONS TO BE CLEARLY STATED

If bid is not in strict accordance with Section II, “Specifications,” bidder must list or note all

exceptions on the Request for Proposal Form, otherwise, it is fully understood that the

successful bidder will furnish equipment and/or materials exactly as specified. GUC reserves

the right to accept or reject bids with noted minor deviations from specifications and to

determine the lowest responsible, responsive bid from the standpoint of quality, performance,

and price.

9.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD OF BIDS

GUC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities, and to

disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. In evaluating bids, GUC

shall consider whether the bids comply with the prescribed requirements, plus all alternates or

options requested. GUC reserves the right to include or exclude any option or alternative in

GUC’s opinion is in GUC’s best interests. If a bid is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the

lowest responsible, responsive bidder whose evaluation by GUC indicates that the award will be

in GUC’s best interests. Only firm prices will be considered for award of this bid.

10.0 PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

Bidders are urged to compute all discounts into the price offered. If a prompt payment discount

is offered, it may be considered in the award of the contract.

11.0 NUMERICAL ERRORS

In the case of a discrepancy between a unit price and the extension (the unit price multiplied by

the number of units), the unit price governs. In the case where numerical bids are stated both in

numbers and in words, the words govern.

12.0 BID WITHDRAWAL

A bidder must notify GUC in writing of its request to withdraw a bid within seventy-two (72)

hours after the bid opening, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. In order to justify

withdrawal, the bidder must demonstrate that a substantial error exists and that the bid was

submitted in good faith.

13.0 MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROGRAM

GUC has adopted an Affirmative Action and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Plan

(M/WBE) Program. Firms submitting a proposal are attesting that they also have taken

affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, and to utilize

M/WBE suppliers of materials and/or labor.

14.0 QUANTITIES

Quantities specified are only estimates of GUC’s requirements. GUC reserves the right to

purchase more or less than the stated quantities at prices indicated in the submitted Proposal

Form based on our actual needs.

3 of 23

15.0 DELIVERY

Shipments will be made to GUC only upon releases from a purchase order issued by

GUC in accordance with its current needs.

Time is of the essence with respect to all deliveries under this Agreement.

Delivery of all equipment, materials, or supplies shall be made Free on Board (FOB), GUC

Warehouse, 701 Utility Way Greenville, North Carolina 27834. unless otherwise specified. The

agreed price for such equipment, materials, or supplies shall include all costs of delivery and

ownership, and risks of loss shall not be transferred from Provider to GUC until express written

acceptance of delivery and inspection by GUC. Delivery hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:30

PM Monday-Friday only. GUC’s purchase order number is to be shown on the packing slip

or any related documents. GUC reserves the right to refuse or return any delivery with no

purchase order number or which is damaged. GUC will not be charged a restocking fee for any

delivery which is refused or returned.

.

16.0 DELIVERY TIME

Delivery time is to be stated and will be considered in the evaluation of bids. Failure by the

successful bidder to meet quoted delivery shall be interpreted as non-compliance with these

specifications and may be deemed sufficient cause for removal of the manufacturer and/or

distributor from our lists as acceptable manufacturers or bidders.

17.0 CONTRACT PERIOD

NA.

18.0 MANUFACTURER

Bidder is to specify the manufacturer of items being quoted.

19.0 CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions regarding this bid request should be directed to Cleve Haddock, Procurement

Manager, Finance Department at (252) 551-1533, haddocgc@guc.com. All questions must

be received via e-mail by or before 5:00pm (EST) February 12, 2026.

20.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The attached Terms and Conditions apply to all purchases made by Greenville Utilities

Commission (GUC) and must be considered as part of the bid proposal.

[Balance of page left blank intentionally]

4 of 23

Section II

Greenville Utilities Commission

Specifications for LNG Peak Shaving Facility Odorizer Replacement

February 26, 2026

Description:

Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) requests bids for materials to replace the existing natural

gas odorizer located at their Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Peak Shaving Facility. The LNG Peak

Shaving Facility is located at 4150 Natural Gas Way, Greenville NC 27834, and provides natural gas

peak shaving capabilities to GUC’s natural Gas customers. The plant has Vaporization capabilities

up to 1,000 DTs per hour, however, mostly the plant operates in a stand-by mode where LNG Boil

Off flow rates vary from 0 DTs per hour to 3 DTS per hour. The MAOP of the pipeline at the odorizer is

60 PSIG, but can get as low as 30 PSIG. The existing odorizer is a Zeck Systems Model Z9000 paired

with a 250-gallon nitrogen blanketed odorant tank (which will remain inservice). Injection rate,

odorizer status, alarms, and system battery voltage is sent back to GUC’s LNG SCADA system using

a ControlWave Micro BSAP protocol.

Specifications for Equipment to be Provided:

Injection System

Can be either pump driven, or differential pressure driven injection system, has to be able to inject

up to 0.5 lbs of odorant per MMSCF at a maximum flow of 1 MMSCFH (1,000 DTs/Hr), and capable

of injection into pressures from 30 psi to 250 psi. Must be a closed loop system to purge and prime

back to the storage tank without exposure of odorant to the atmosphere.

Pump Specifications if bidding a pump driven odorant system:

- Pneumatically actuated

- Approximate displacement of 0.325 cc/stroke.

- Constructed of 316 Stainless Steel.

- The seals and O-rings are to be made of compatible grade Viton or Chem-Rez.

- The hydraulic portion of the pump is isolated from the odorant by a Teflon diaphragm.

- The oil-level is able to be checked during normal operation.

- The pump consists of check valve and diaphragm cartridges capable of being removed

without removing tubing or the pump from the cabinet.

- All cartridges have machined threads with redundant O-rings making up the seal.

- Capable of stroking once per second.

- The tube connections on the pump are backwelded.

Odorant Meter

- Positive volume chamber-type meter.

- Manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel.

- No moving parts susceptible to friction.

5 of 23

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 561210Facilities Support Services

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.