ROBINSON CLASSROOM BUILDING

HEATING HOT WATER UPGRADES

Dallas, NC

SCO # 25-29532-01A

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PROJECT MANUAL

November 7, 2025 in association with

BID SET

(SCO #25-29532-01A)

BOILER REPLACEMENT

Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement February 14, 2025

AME Project #24064, Morris-Berg Architects Project #2424

SEALS PAGE 000107-1

SEALS PAGE

ARCHITECT: MORRIS-BERG ARCHITECTS (NC Arch. Corp. Cert. No. 50106)

Matthew S. Hart – NC License No. 13884

1018 Jay Street, Suite 130

Charlotte, NC 28208

(704) 552-5800

MECHANICAL ENGINEER: AME ENGINEERING (NC Corp. License No. F-1533)

Farzad F. Roberts – NC License No. 18549

413 Dalton Avenue, Ste-A, Charlotte, NC 28206

704-295-4263

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: AME ENGINEERING (NC Corp. License No. F-1533)

Joshua D. Henderson – NC License No. 033398

413 Dalton Avenue, Ste-A, Charlotte, NC 28206

704-295-4263

November 7, 2025(SCO #25-29532-01A)

Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement November 7, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000110-1

SECTION 000110 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. SECTION TITLE PAGE NUMBER

000001 COVER 000001-1

000107 SEALS PAGE 000107-1

000110 TABLE OF CONTENTS 000110-1 thru 000110-3

DIVISION 0 – CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

001113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 001113-1 thru 001113-2

001113A ADVERTISMENT FORM Page 1

001116 INVITATION TO BID 001116-1 thru 001116-3

001116A NOTICE TO BIDDERS Pages 1 thru 2

001311 FORM OF BID BOND Page 1

001313 FORM OF PROPOSAL Pages 1 thru 3

001414 IDENTIFICATION OF HUB CERTIFIED / MINORITY

BUSINESS PARTICIPATION with STATE OF NORTH

CAROLINA, AFFIDAVITS A thru D

Pages 1 thru 6

001515 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FORMS BONDS Pages 1 thru 11

001616 COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX REPORT Pages 1 thru 2

002213

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND GENERAL

CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

002216 SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS Pages 1 thru 16

009113 CSLFRF ADDENDUM Pages 1 thru 17

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY 011000-1 thru 011000-5

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 012500-1 thru 012500-3

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 012600-1 thru 012600-2

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012900-1 thru 012900-4

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 013100-1 thru 013211-8

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 013200-1 thru 013200-7

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-1 thru 013300-8

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 014000-1 thru 014000-7

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES 015000-1 thru 015000-5

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 016000-1 thru 016000-6

017300 EXECUTION 017300-1 thru 017300-3

017700 PROJECT CLOSEOUT 017700-1 thru 017700-4

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 024119-1 thru 024119-5

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 06 – WOODS, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING

230100 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 230100-1 thru 230100-11

230500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 230500-1 thru 230500-9

230517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING 230517-1 thru 230517-3

230519 METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING 230519-1 thru 230519-6

230523.12 BALL VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING 230523.12-1 thru 230523.12-7

230523.14 CHECK VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING 230523.14-1 thru 230523.14-5

230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

230529-1 thru 230529-9

230548.13 VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC 230548.13-1 thru 230548.13-4

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

230553-1 thru 230553-5

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 230593-1 thru 230593-9

230716 HVAC EQUIPMENT INSULATION 230716-1 thru 230716-13

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION 230719-1 thru 230719-17

231123 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING 231123-1 thru 231123-11

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING 232113-1 thru 232113-12

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES 232116-1 thru 232116-8

232123 HYDRONIC PUMPS 232123-1 thru 232123-4

235216 CONDENSING BOILERS 235216-1 thru 235216-8

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260100 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIRMEENTS 260100-1 thru 260100-11

260500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 260500-1 thru 260500-13

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES

260519-1 thru 260519-5

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELEC. SYSTEMS 260526-1 thru 260526-4

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

206529-1 thru 260529-7

260533 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260533-1 thru 260533-7

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260553-1 thru 260553-5

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260590 ELECTRICAL TESTING 260590-1 thru 260590-2

260924 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES 260924-1 thru 260924-6

262726 WIRING DEVICES 262726-1 thru 262726-4

262813 FUSES 262813-1 thru 262813-3

262816 DISCONNECT SWITCHES AND ENCLOSED CIRCUIT

BREAKERS

282816-1 thru 262816-5

262913 MOTOR CONTROLLERS 262913-1 thru 262913-6

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT USED)

END OF TOC

Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement (SCO #25-29532-01A) November 7, 2025

AME Project #24064, Morris-Berg Architects Project #2424 BID SET

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 001113 - 1

DOCUMENT 001113 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for project as described in this Document.

Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.

B. Project Identification: Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement – SCO # 25-29532-01A.

1. Project Location: Gaston College, 250 Library Lane, Dallas, NC 28034

C. Owner: The Trustees of Gaston College

1. Owner's Representative: Mack Millen

Director of Facilities and Plant Operations, Gaston College

201 Highway 321 South

Dallas, NC 28034 Phone: (704) 922-2438 (office)

Email: millen.mack@gaston.edu.

D. Designer: AME Consulting Engineers

413 Dalton Avenue, Suite A

Charlotte, NC 28206

Phone: (704) 295-2848

E. Project Description: Project includes replacement of existing mechanical equipment using

ARPA funding. Associated scope of work includes electrical and ductwork.

F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

1. General Contract (all trades).

1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below.

Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by

Owner, and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: February 3, 2026.

2. Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.

3. Location: Gaston College, RCB Room 128.

B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.

1.3 PREBID MEETING

A. Prebid Meeting: A Prebid meeting for all bidders will be held at RCB Building, Room 128 on

January 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., local time. Prospective prime bidders are required to attend.

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1. Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide responses at Prebid conference to bidders' questions received up to two business days prior to conference.

1.4 DOCUMENTS

A. Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be available for inspection with the

RFP.

B. Complete plans, specifications and contract documents can be obtained from:

1. Owner's Representative: Mack Millen

Director of Facilities and Plant Operations, Gaston College

201 Highway 321 South

Dallas, NC 28034 Phone: (704) 922-2438 (office)

Email: millen.mack@gaston.edu.

C. Digital (Electronic) Procurement and Contracting Documents are available from the designer or from the following:

Carolinas AGC, at www.cagc.com, (704)372-1450

Construct Connect at content@constructconnect.com, (800) 364-2059

North Carolina Offices of Dodge Data & Analytics (formerly McGraw-Hill Construction) –

Customer Service – (800) 393-6343 – http://dodgeprojects.construction.com

Metrolina Minority Contractors Association (MMCA) – mmca@mmcaofcharlotte.org, (877)

526-6205

1.5 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time.

B. All work must be completed by December 31, 2026.

1.6 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, separate Labor and

Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder. The Owner and the State reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals.

END OF DOCUMENT 001113

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time (Time) on ___ _February 3, 2026______, in __Gaston College, RCB Room 128, (Date) (Location) for the construction of Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement –

SCO # 25-29532-01A at which time and place bids will be opened and read.

Complete plans and specifications for this project can be obtained from Mack Millen, Director of Facilities and Plant

Operations, Gaston College, 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034 during normal office hours after

January 15, 2026 (Date)

Plan Deposit $0.00

The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals.

Signed:_Gaston College______________________________ (Owner)

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DOCUMENT 001116 - INVITATION TO BID

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders are invited to submit bids for Project as described in this

Document according to the Instructions to Bidders.

B. Project Identification: Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement – SCO #25-29532-01A.

1. Project Location: Gaston College, 250 Library Lane, Dallas, NC 28034

C. Owner: The Trustees of Gaston College

1. Owner's Representative: Mack Millen, Director of Facilities and Plant Operations, Gaston College; 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034, Phone: (704) 922-2438

(office), Email: millen.mack@gaston.edu (email)

D. Designer: AME Consulting Engineers, 413 Dalton Avenue, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28206, Phone: (704) 295-2848

E. Project Description: Project includes replacement of existing mechanical equipment using

ARPA funding. Associated scope of work includes electrical and ductwork.

F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

1. General Contract (all trades).

1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Owner will receive sealed bids until the bid time and date at the location indicated below.

Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by

Owner, and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: February 3, 2026.

2. Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.

3. Location: Gaston College, RCB Room 128.

B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.

1.3 BID SECURITY

A. No proposal for construction or repair work may be considered or accepted by said board or governing body unless at the time of its filing the same shall be accompanied by a deposit with said board or governing body of cash, or a cashier's check, or a certified check on some bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal. In lieu of making the cash deposit as above provided, such bidder may file a bid bond executed by a corporate surety licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute such bonds, conditioned that the surety will upon demand forthwith make payment to the obligee upon said bond if the bidder fails to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. This deposit shall be retained if the successful bidder fails to mailto:millen.mack@gaston.edu

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execute the contract within 10 days after the award or fails to give satisfactory surety as required herein.

B. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

1.4 PREBID CONFERENCE

A. A prebid conference for all bidders will be held at RCB Building, Room 128 on January 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Prospective bidders are required to attend.

1.5 DOCUMENTS

A. Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be available for inspection with the

RFP.

B. Complete plans, specifications and contract documents can be obtained from:

1. Owner's Representative: Mack Millen

Director of Facilities and Plant Operations, Gaston College

201 Highway 321 South

Dallas, NC 28034 Phone: (704) 922-2438 (office)

Email: millen.mack@gaston.edu.

C. Digital (Electronic) Procurement and Contracting Documents are available from the designer or from the following:

Carolinas AGC, at www.cagc.com, (704)372-1450

Construct Connect at content@constructconnect.com, (800) 364-2059

North Carolina Offices of Dodge Data & Analytics (formerly McGraw-Hill Construction) –

Customer Service – (800) 393-6343 – http://dodgeprojects.construction.com

Metrolina Minority Contractors Association (MMCA) – mmca@mmcaofcharlotte.org, (877)

526-6205

D. NOTE: The bidder shall include with the bid proposal the form Identification of Minority

Business Participation identifying the minority business participation it will use on the project and shall include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. Forms and instructions are included within the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Failure to complete these forms is grounds for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2c Effective 1/1/2002.)

1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

A. The Contractors shall commence work to be performed under this agreement on a date to be specified in a written Notice to Proceed from the Designer and shall fully complete all work hereunder within 182 consecutive calendar days from said date. Time is of the essence and the contractor acknowledges the Owner will likely suffer financial damage for failure to complete the work within the time of completion. For each day in excess of the above number of days, the contractor(s) shall pay to the Owner the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) as liquidated

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damages reasonably estimated in advance to cover the losses to be incurred by the Owner by reason of failure of said contractor(s) to complete the work within the time specified, such time being the essence of this contract and a material consideration thereof...

B. All work must be completed by December 31, 2026.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder. NOTE--SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTS: Under GS 87-1, a contractor that superintends or manages construction of any building, highway, public utility, grading, structure or improvement shall be deemed a “general contractor” and shall be so licensed.

Therefore, a single prime project that involves other trades will require the single prime contractor to hold a proper General Contractors license.

END OF DOCUMENT 001116

SCO-Notice To Bidders 2010 – (Updated Dec. 2010)

N O T I C E TO B I D D E R S

Sealed proposals will be received by the Gaston College in Dallas, NC, in the office of Mike Whiteman, 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034 and up to 2:00 pm at the RCB Building, Room 128 on February 3, 2026 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the construction of

Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement – SCO # 25-29532-01A

Project includes replacement of existing mechanical equipment using ARPA funding.

Associated scope of work includes electrical and ductwork.

Bids will be received for Contract type – single prime. All proposals shall be lump sum.

Pre-Bid Meeting An open pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm, RCB Building, Room 128. The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms.

Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be open for inspection in the offices of Mack Millen, Director of Facilities and Plant Operations, Gaston College, 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034, AME Consulating Engineers, 413 Dalton Avenue, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28206, and in the plan rooms of the Associated General Contractors, Carolinas Branch, Construct Connect, North Carolina Offices of Dodge Data & Analytics, and in Minority Plan Rooms in

Metrolina Minority Contractors Association, 3124 W. Trade Street, Unit A, Charlotte, NC 28202. Ph. 704-332-5746 Fax: 704-332-5990

If a contractor is bidding under the dual system both as a single prime contractor and as a separate prime contractor, he must submit the bids on separate forms and in separate envelopes. Bidders should clearly indicate on the outside of the bid envelope which contract(s) they are bidding.

NOTE: The bidder shall include with the bid proposal the form Identification of Minority Business Participation identifying the minority business participation it will use on the project and shall include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. Forms and instructions are included within the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Failure to complete these forms is grounds for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2c Effective 1/1/2002.)

All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license as required under the state laws governing their respective trades.

General contractors are notified that Chapter 87, Article 1, General Statutes of North Carolina, will be observed in receiving and awarding general contracts. General contractors submitting bids on this project must have license classification for buildings.

NOTE--SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTS: Under GS 87-1, a contractor that superintends or manages construction of any building, highway, public utility, grading, structure or improvement shall be deemed a “general contractor” and shall be so licensed. Therefore a single prime project that involves other trades will require the single prime contractor to hold a proper General Contractors license. EXCEPT: On public buildings being bid single prime, where the total value of the general construction does not exceed 25% of the total construction value, contractors under GS87- Arts 2 and 4 (Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical) may bid and contract directly with the Owner as the SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTOR and may subcontract to other properly licensed trades. GS87-1.1- Rules .0210 http://www.nclbgc.org/pages/LawNReg.pdf

SCO-Notice To Bidders 2010 (Updated Dec. 2010)

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on some bank or trust company, insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, of an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal, or in lieu thereof a bidder may offer a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the bid executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law.

A performance bond and a payment bond will be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent (95%) of monthly estimates and final payment made upon completion and acceptance of work.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.

The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

Designer: Owner:

AME Consulting Engineers The Trustees of Gaston College

Address

Phone

FORM OF BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT ________________

__________________________________________________________________ as principal, and _______________________________________________, as surety, who is duly licensed to act as surety in North Carolina, are held and firmly bound unto Gaston

College _______________________________________________ as obligee, in the penal sum of ___________________________ DOLLARS, lawful money of the United States of

America, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

Signed, sealed and dated this day of 20

WHEREAS, the said principal is herewith submitting proposal for and the principal desires to file this bid bond in lieu of making the cash deposit as required by G.S. 143-129.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATION is such, that if the principal shall be awarded the contract for which the bid is submitted and shall execute the contract and give bond for the faithful performance thereof within ten days after the award of same to the principal, then this obligation shall be null and void; but if the principal fails to so execute such contract and give performance bond as required by G.S.

143-129, the surety shall, upon demand, forthwith pay to the obligee the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof. Provided further, that the bid may be withdrawn as provided by G.S. 143-129.1

(SEAL)

SCO-Proposal Form 9.30.2025 1 of 3

F O R M OF P R O P O S A L

Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement Contract:

Gaston College Bidder:

SCO-ID #: 25-29532-01A Date:

The undersigned, as bidder, hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in this proposal as principal or principals is or are named herein and that no other person than herein mentioned has any interest in this proposal or in the contract to be entered into; that this proposal is made without connection with any other person, company or parties making a bid or proposal;

and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud. The bidder further declares that he has examined the site of the work and the contract documents relative thereto, and has read all special provisions furnished prior to the opening of bids; that he has satisfied himself relative to the work to be performed. The bidder further declares that he and his subcontractors have fully complied with NCGS 64, Article 2 in regards to E-Verification as required by Section 2.(c) of Session

Law 2013-418, codified as N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129(j).

The Bidder proposes and agrees if this proposal is accepted to contract with the Trustees of Gaston College in the form of contract specified below, to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation and labor necessary to complete the construction of RCB Boiler Replacement in full in complete accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents, to the full and entire satisfaction of the State of North Carolina, and the Gaston College, Dallas NC, and the Engineer (AME Consulting Engineers) with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the General Conditions and the contract documents, for the sum of:

SINGLE PRIME CONTRACT:

Base Bid:

Dollars($)

General Subcontractor: Plumbing Subcontractor:

Lic Lic

Mechanical Subcontractor: Electrical Subcontractor:

Lic Lic

GS143-128(d) requires all single prime bidders to identify their subcontractors for the above subdivisions of work. A contractor whose bid is accepted shall not substitute any person as subcontractor in the place of the subcontractor listed in the original bid, except (i) if the listed subcontractor's bid is later determined by the contractor to be non-responsible or non-responsive or the listed subcontractor refuses to enter into a contract for the complete performance of the bid work, or (ii) with the approval of the awarding authority for good cause shown by the contractor.

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UNIT PRICES

Unit prices quoted and accepted shall apply throughout the life of the contract, except as otherwise specifically noted. Unit prices shall be applied, as appropriate, to compute the total value of changes in the base bid quantity of the work all in accordance with the contract documents.

GENERAL CONTRACT:

No. 1 (Brief Description) (Unit) Unit Price ($)

PLUMBING CONTRACT:

No. 1 (Brief Description) (Unit) Unit Price ($)

HVAC CONTRACT:

No. 1 (Brief Description) (Unit) Unit Price ($)

ELECTRICAL CONTRACT:

No. 1 (Brief Description) (Unit) Unit Price ($)

The bidder further proposes and agrees hereby to commence work under this contract on a date to be specified in a written order of the designer and shall fully complete all work thereunder within the time specified in the

Supplementary General Conditions Article 23. Applicable liquidated damages amount is also stated in the

Supplementary General Conditions Article 23.

MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Provide with the bid - Under GS 143-128.2(c) the undersigned bidder shall identify on its bid (Identification of Minority Business Participation Form) the minority businesses that it will use on the project with the total dollar value of the bids that will be performed by the minority businesses. Also list the good faith efforts (Affidavit A) made to solicit minority participation in the bid effort.

NOTE: A contractor that performs all of the work with its own workforce may submit an Affidavit (B) to that effect in lieu of Affidavit (A) required above. The MB Participation Form must still be submitted even if there is zero participation.

After the bid opening - The Owner will consider all bids and alternates and determine the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Upon notification of being the apparent low bidder, the bidder shall then file within 72 hours of the notification of being the apparent lowest bidder, the following:

An Affidavit (C) that includes a description of the portion of work to be executed by minority businesses, expressed as a percentage of the total contract price, which is equal to or more than the 10% goal established.

This affidavit shall give rise to the presumption that the bidder has made the required good faith effort and Affidavit D is not necessary;

* OR *

If less than the 10% goal, Affidavit (D) of its good faith effort to meet the goal shall be provided. The document must include evidence of all good faith efforts that were implemented, including any advertisements, solicitations and other specific actions demonstrating recruitment and selection of minority businesses for participation in the contract.

Note: Bidders must always submit with their bid the Identification of Minority Business Participation Form listing all MB contractors, vendors and suppliers that will be used. If there is no MB participation, then enter none or zero on the form. Affidavit A or Affidavit B, as applicable, also must be submitted with the bid. Failure to file a required affidavit or documentation with the bid or after being notified apparent low bidder is grounds for rejection of the bid.

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Proposal Signature Page

The undersigned further agrees that in the case of failure on his part to execute the said contract and the bonds within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after being given written notice of the award of contract, the certified check, cash or bid bond accompanying this bid shall be paid into the funds of the owner's account set aside for the project, as liquidated damages for such failure; otherwise the certified check, cash or bid bond accompanying this proposal shall be returned to the undersigned.

Respectfully submitted this day of

(Name of firm or corporation making bid)

By:

Signature

Name:

Print or type

Title______________ (Owner/Partner/Pres./V.Pres)

Address

License No.

Federal I.D. No.

Email Address:

Addendum received and used in computing bid:

Addendum No. 1 Addendum No. 3 Addendum No. 5 Addendum No. 6

Addendum No. 2 Addendum No. 4 Addendum No. 6 Addendum No. 7

Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid

MBForms 2002-Revised July 2010

Identification of HUB Certified/ Minority Business Participation

I, , (Name of Bidder) do hereby certify that on this project, we will use the following HUB Certified/ minority business as construction subcontractors, vendors, suppliers or providers of professional services.

Firm Name, Address and Phone # Work Type *Minority **HUB

Category Certified (Y/N)

*Minority categories: Black, African American (B), Hispanic (H), Asian American (A) American Indian (I), Female (F) Socially and Economically Disadvantaged (D)

** HUB Certification with the state HUB Office required to be counted toward state participation goals.

The total value of minority business contracting will be ($) .

Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid

State of North Carolina AFFIDAVIT A – Listing of Good Faith Efforts

County of

(Name of Bidder)

Affidavit of I have made a good faith effort to comply under the following areas checked:

Bidders must earn at least 50 points from the good faith efforts listed for their bid to be considered responsive. (1 NC Administrative Code 30 I.0101)

❑ 1 – (10 pts) Contacted minority businesses that reasonably could have been expected to submit a quote and that were known to the contractor, or available on State or local government maintained lists, at least 10 days before the bid date and notified them of the nature and scope of the work to be performed.

❑ 2 --(10 pts) Made the construction plans, specifications and requirements available for review by prospective minority businesses, or providing these documents to them at least 10 days before the bids are due.

❑ 3 – (15 pts) Broken down or combined elements of work into economically feasible units to facilitate minority participation.

❑ 4 – (10 pts) Worked with minority trade, community, or contractor organizations identified by the Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses and included in the bid documents that provide assistance in recruitment of minority businesses.

❑ 5 – (10 pts) Attended prebid meetings scheduled by the public owner.

❑ 6 – (20 pts) Provided assistance in getting required bonding or insurance or provided alternatives to bonding or insurance for subcontractors.

❑ 7 – (15 pts) Negotiated in good faith with interested minority businesses and did not reject them as unqualified without sound reasons based on their capabilities. Any rejection of a minority business based on lack of qualification should have the reasons documented in writing.

❑ 8 – (25 pts) Provided assistance to an otherwise qualified minority business in need of equipment, loan capital, lines of credit, or joint pay agreements to secure loans, supplies, or letters of credit, including waiving credit that is ordinarily required. Assisted minority businesses in obtaining the same unit pricing with the bidder's suppliers in order to help minority businesses in establishing credit.

❑ 9 – (20 pts) Negotiated joint venture and partnership arrangements with minority businesses in order to increase opportunities for minority business participation on a public construction or repair project when possible.

❑ 10 - (20 pts) Provided quick pay agreements and policies to enable minority contractors and suppliers to meet cash-flow demands.

The undersigned, if apparent low bidder, will enter into a formal agreement with the firms listed in the Identification of Minority Business Participation schedule conditional upon scope of contract to be executed with the Owner. Substitution of contractors must be in accordance with GS143-128.2(d) Failure to abide by this statutory provision will constitute a breach of the contract.

The undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has read the terms of the minority business commitment and is authorized to bind the bidder to the commitment herein set forth.

Date: Name of Authorized Officer:

Signature:

Title:

State of______________, County of

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20

Notary Public

My commission expires

SEAL

Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid

State of North Carolina --AFFIDAVIT B-- Intent to Perform Contract with Own Workforce.

County of

Affidavit of (Name of Bidder)

I hereby certify that it is our intent to perform 100% of the work required for the

(Name of Project)

In making this certification, the Bidder states that the Bidder does not customarily subcontract elements of this type project, and normally performs and has the capability to perform and will perform all elements of the work on this project with his/her own current work forces; and

The Bidder agrees to provide any additional information or documentation requested by the owner in support of the above statement. The Bidder agrees to make a Good Faith Effort to utilize minority suppliers where possible.

The undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has read this certification and is authorized to bind the Bidder to the commitments herein contained.

Date: Name of Authorized Officer:

State of _________ __ , County of ________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20___

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State of North Carolina - AFFIDAVIT C - Portion of the Work to be Performed by HUB Certified/Minority Businesses County of

(Note this form is to be submitted only by the apparent lowest responsible, responsive bidder.)

If the portion of the work to be executed by HUB certified/minority businesses as defined in GS143- 128.2(g) and 128.4(a),(b),(e) is equal to or greater than 10% of the bidders total contract price, then the bidder must complete this affidavit.

This affidavit shall be provided by the apparent lowest responsible, responsive bidder within 72 hours after notification of being low bidder.

Affidavit of I do hereby certify that on the

(Project Name)

Project ID# Amount of Bid $

I will expend a minimum of % of the total dollar amount of the contract with minority business enterprises. Minority businesses will be employed as construction subcontractors, vendors, suppliers or providers of professional services. Such work will be subcontracted to the following firms listed below. Attach additional sheets if required

Name and Phone Number *Minority Category

**HUB

Certified

Y/N

Work Description

Dollar Value

*Minority categories: Black, African American (B), Hispanic (H), Asian American (A) American Indian (I), ** HUB Certification with the state HUB Office required to be counted toward state participation goals.

Pursuant to GS143-128.2(d), the undersigned will enter into a formal agreement with Minority Firms for work listed in this schedule conditional upon execution of a contract with the Owner. Failure to fulfill this commitment may constitute a breach of the contract.

The undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has read the terms of this commitment and is authorized to bind the bidder to the commitment herein set forth.

State of , County of

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20

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State of North Carolina AFFIDAVIT D – Good Faith Efforts

County of

(Note this form is to be submitted only by the apparent lowest responsible, responsive bidder.)

If the goal of 10% participation by HUB Certified/ minority business is not achieved, the Bidder shall provide the following documentation to the Owner of his good faith efforts:

Affidavit of I do hereby certify that on the

(Project Name)

Project ID# Amount of Bid $

I will expend a minimum of % of the total dollar amount of the contract with HUB certified/ minority business enterprises. Minority businesses will be employed as construction subcontractors, vendors, suppliers or providers of professional services. Such work will be subcontracted to the following firms listed below. (Attach additional sheets if required)

Name and Phone Number *Minority Category

**HUB

Certified

Y/N

Work Description

Dollar Value

*Minority categories: Black, African American (B), Hispanic (H), Asian American (A) American Indian (I), ** HUB Certification with the state HUB Office required to be counted toward state participation goals.

Examples of documentation that may be required to demonstrate the Bidder's good faith efforts to meet the goals set forth in these provisions include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

A. Copies of solicitations for quotes to at least three (3) minority business firms from the source list provided by the State for each subcontract to be let under this contract (if 3 or more firms are shown on the source list). Each solicitation shall contain a specific description of the work to be subcontracted, location where bid documents can be reviewed, representative of the Prime Bidder to contact, and location, date and time when quotes must be received.

B. Copies of quotes or responses received from each firm responding to the solicitation.

C. A telephone log of follow-up calls to each firm sent a solicitation.

D. For subcontracts where a minority business firm is not considered the lowest responsible sub-bidder, copies of quotes received from all firms submitting quotes for that particular subcontract.

E. Documentation of any contacts or correspondence to minority business, community, or contractor organizations in an attempt to meet the goal.

F. Copy of pre-bid roster

G. Letter documenting efforts to provide assistance in obtaining required bonding or insurance for minority business.

H. Letter detailing reasons for rejection of minority business due to lack of qualification.

I. Letter documenting proposed assistance offered to minority business in need of equipment, loan capital, lines of credit, or joint pay agreements to secure loans, supplies, or letter of credit, including waiving credit that is ordinarily required.

Failure to provide the documentation as listed in these provisions may result in rejection of the bid and award to the next lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Pursuant to GS143-128.2(d), the undersigned will enter into a formal agreement with Minority Firms for work listed in this schedule conditional upon execution of a contract with the Owner. Failure to fulfill this commitment may constitute a breach of the contract.

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The undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has read the terms of this commitment and is authorized to bind the bidder to the commitment herein set forth.

Title:

State of , County of

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20

FORM OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

(ALL PRIME CONTRACTS)

THIS AGREEMENT, made the ____________ day of _____________ in the year of

20__ by and between _______________________________ hereinafter called the Party of the First Part and the

______________________________________________________ hereinafter called the

Party of the Second Part.

WITNESSETH:

That the Party of the First Part and the Party of the Second Part for the consideration herein named agree as follows:

1. Scope of Work: The Party of the First Part shall furnish and deliver all of the materials, and perform all of the work in the manner and form as provided by the following enumerated plans, specifications and documents, which are attached hereto and made a part thereof as if fully contained herein: advertisement;

Instructions to Bidders; General Conditions; Supplementary General Conditions;

specifications; accepted proposal; contract; performance bond; payment bond;

power of attorney; workmen's compensation; public liability; property damage and builder's risk insurance certificates; approval of attorney general; certificate by the Office of State Budget and Management, and drawings, titled:

Gaston College – RCB Boiler Replacement

Consisting of the following sheets: CS100, LS100, LS200, AS100, A201, M0.1, M1.1, M1.2, M2.1, M3.1, M6.1, M7.1, M7.2, E0.1, E1.1, E2.1, E5.1

Dated: November 7, 2025 and the following addenda:

Addendum No Dated: Addendum No. Dated:

Addendum No Dated: Addendum No. Dated:

Addendum No Dated: Addendum No. Dated:

Addendum No Dated: Addendum No. Dated:

2. That the Party of the First Part shall commence work to be performed under this agreement on a date to be specified in a written order of the Party of the Second Part and shall fully complete all work hereunder within 182 consecutive calendar days from said date. For each day in excess thereof, liquidated damages shall be as stated in Supplementary General Conditions. The Party of the First Part, as one of the considerations for the awarding of this contract, shall furnish to the Party of the Second Part a construction schedule setting forth planned progress of the project broken down by the various divisions or part of the work and by calendar days as outlined in Article 14 of the General Conditions of the Contract.

3. The Party of the Second Part hereby agrees to pay to the Party of the First Part for the faithful performance of this agreement, subject to additions and deductions as provided in the specifications or proposal, in lawful money of the United States as follows:

Summary of Contract Award:

4. In accordance with Article 31 and Article 32 of the General Conditions of the Contract, the Party of the Second Part shall review, and if approved, process the Party of the First Party's pay request within 30 days upon receipt from the Designer. The Party of the Second Part, after reviewing and approving said pay request, shall make payments to the Party of the First Part on the basis of a duly certified and approved estimate of work performed during the preceding calendar month by the First Party, less five percent (5%) of the amount of such estimate which is to be retained by the Second Party until all work has been performed strictly in accordance with this agreement and until such work has been accepted by the Second Party. The Second Party may elect to waive retainage requirements after 50 percent of the work has been satisfactorily completed on schedule as referred to in Article 31 of the General Conditions.

5. Upon submission by the First Party of evidence satisfactory to the Second Party that all payrolls, material bills and other costs incurred by the First Party in connection with the construction of the work have been paid in full, final payment on account of this agreement shall be made within thirty (30) days after the completion by the First Party of all work covered by this agreement and the acceptance of such work by the Second Party.

6. It is further mutually agreed between the parties hereto that if at any time after the execution of this agreement and the surety bonds hereto attached for its faithful performance, the Second Party shall deem the surety or sureties upon such bonds to be unsatisfactory, or if, for any reason, such bonds cease to be adequate to cover the performance of the work, the First Party shall, at its expense, within five (5) days after the receipt of notice from the Second Party so to do, furnish an additional bond or bonds in such form and amount, and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Second Party. In such event no further payment to the First Party shall be deemed to be due under this agreement until such new or additional security for the faithful performance of the work shall be furnished in manner and form satisfactory to the Second Party.

7. The Party of the First Part attest that it and all of its subcontractors have fully complied with all requirements of NCGS 64 Article 2 in regards to E-Verification as required by Section 2.(c) of Session Law 2013-418, codified as N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129(j).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this agreement on the day and date first above written in ____________ counterparts, each of which shall without proof or accounting for other counterparts, be deemed an original contract.

Witness: __________________________________

Contractor: (Trade or Corporate Name)

____________________________ By: __________________________________ (Proprietorship or Partnership)

(Owner, Partner, or Corp. Pres. or Vice Pres. only)

Attest: (Corporation)

By:

Title:

(Corp. Sec. or Asst. Sec. only) The State of North Carolina through*

(CORPORATE SEAL)

(Agency, Department or Institution)

Witness:

_______________ By: ___________________

Title: ___________________

FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND

Date of Contract:

Date of Execution:

Name of Principal (Contractor)

Name of Surety:

Name of Contracting Body:

Amount of Bond:

Project

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the principal and surety above named, are held and firmly bound unto the above named contracting body, hereinafter called the contracting body, in the penal sum of the amount stated above for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind, ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the principal entered into a certain contract with the contracting body, identified as shown above and hereto attached:

NOW, THEREFORE, if the principal shall well and truly perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of said contract during the original term of said contract and any extensions thereof that may be granted by the contracting body, with or without notice to the surety, and during the life of any guaranty required under the contract, and shall also well and truly perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of any and all duly authorized modifications of said contract that may hereafter be made, notice of which modifications to the surety being hereby waived, then, this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals on the date indicated above, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

Executed in counterparts.

Witness: ____________________________________ Contractor: (Trade or Corporate Name)

_______________________________ By: ________________________________ (Proprietorship or Partnership)

Attest: (Corporation) Title: _______________________________ (Owner, Partner, or Corp. Pres. or Vice

Pres. only)

By: _______________________________

Title: ______________________________ (Corp. Sec. or Asst. Sec. only)

(Corporate Seal)

(Surety Company)

Witness: By: ________________________________

________________________________ Title: _______________________________

(Attorney in Fact)

Countersigned:

________________________________ (Surety Corporate Seal)

(N.C. Licensed Resident Agent)

Name and Address-Surety Agency

Surety Company Name and N.C.

Regional or Branch Office Address

FORM OF PAYMENT BOND

Date of Contract:

Date of Execution:

Name of Principal (Contractor)

Name of Surety:

Name of Contracting Body:

Amount of Bond:

Project

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the principal and surety above named, are held and firmly bound unto the above named contracting body, hereinafter called the contracting body, in the penal sum of the amount stated above for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the principal entered into a certain contract with the contracting body identified as shown above and hereto attached:

NOW, THEREFORE, if the principal shall promptly make payment to all persons supplying labor/material in the prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, and any and all duly authorized modifications of said contract that may hereafter be made, notice of which modifications to the surety being hereby waived, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals on the date indicated above, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

Executed in counterparts.

Witness: ____________________________________ Contractor: (Trade or Corporate Name)

______________________________________ By: ________________________________ (Proprietorship or Partnership)

Attest: (Corporation) Title________________________________ (Owner, Partner, or Corp. Pres. or Vice Pres. only)

By: ____________________________________

Title: ___________________________________ (Corp. Sec. or Asst. Sec.. only)

(Corporate Seal)

(Surety Company)

Witness: By: ________________________________

________________________________ Title: _______________________________ (Attorney in Fact)

Countersigned:

________________________________ (Surety Corporate Seal)

(N.C. Licensed Resident Agent)

Name and Address-Surety Agency

Surety Company Name and N.C.

Regional or Branch Office Address

Sheet for Attaching Power of Attorney

Sheet for Attaching Insurance Certificates

APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

CERTIFICATION BY THE OFFICE OF STATE

BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

Provision for the payment of money to fall due and payable by the under this agreement has been provided for by allocation made and is available for the purpose of carrying out this agreement.

This _____________day of _________ __________ 20___.

Signed Budget Officer

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX REPORT

SUMMARY TOTALS AND CERTIFICATION

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