Building Automation System (BAS) Contractors

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), herein after referred to as “Owner,” is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from companies experienced in providing Building Automation Systems (BAS).

JCPS is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from Building Automation System (BAS) contractors to provide installation of new BAS in new construction projects, as well as replacement, expansion, and/or integration of existing BAS in existing or renovation projects across multiple schools and projects. Projects include both capital and O&M type-projects.

The intent of this RFQ is for Tridium-based projects. Selected BAS Vendors shall be allowed to bid on projects with scope of work that includes Tridium-based BAS.

Selected BAS Vendors will perform the following Anticipated Services:

• Provide (i.e., furnish and install) BAS, including but not limited to building controllers, device controllers, sensors, associated wiring and installation, programming, and all required accessories and associated services.
• Confirm and support Owner’s desires to standardize and conform to the BAS Master Plan and its contents.
• Work in conjunction with Owner-identified Master Systems Integrator (MSI) for graphic consistency, point naming conventions, and other established standards.
• Provide above industry-standard quality work and support Owner.
• Have the desire for a long-term relationship with the Owner, with both working towards efficient and maintainable facilities.

This RFQ is intended to identify contractors with the technical depth, staffing capability, and wide BAS expertise necessary to execute complex and comprehensive BAS installations on time, on-budget, and fully functional at final completion.

Anticipated Project Examples

• New School Construction
• Existing School Renovation and Expansions
• Existing School Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Upgrades
• Existing School “Like-for-Like” Control Changeouts

**Submission:** Interested firms shall submit a Statement of Qualifications and supporting documentation **electronically** to Josh Woodard, joshuawoodard@johnston.k12.nc.us Facility Design and Construction Department, Johnston County Public Schools, by **2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2026**. Submissions received after this time will not be considered.

Submissions shall be limited to ten (10) pages, excluding attachments.

Selection Criteria

1. Past Performance (50%)
2. BAS Expertise (15%)
3. Proposed BAS Team and Technical Depth (10%)
4. Proximity and Local Familiarity (5%)
5. Interview Performance (20%)

Upon receipt of proposals, firms will be evaluated in detail and potentially invited to interview with the selection committee. Following selection, contract terms, conditions, and fees will be negotiated with the selected firm.

Businesses that qualify for NC the Small Business Enterprise Program are encouraged to bid