Animal Shelter General Clarification 1.9.26 1-9-26.pdf

This is a General Clarification Notice issued by Stokes County, North Carolina, for the Animal Shelter renovation and expansion project located at 1075 Dodgetown Road in Walnut Cove. The clarification addresses the G-1 Alternate outlined in Section 01 23 00, which requires bidders to furnish material and labor for resurfacing terrazzo flooring in areas designated on the Finish Schedule (Sheet A-1) that are scheduled to receive epoxy flooring only. The project involves constructing approximately 3,442 square feet of new building space, renovating approximately 3,860 square feet of existing structure, and adding 800 square feet of outside kennels. A mandatory pre-bid site visit was held on December 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on January 14, 2026, at the Stokes County Governmental Center located at 1014 Main Street in Danbury, North Carolina. The clarification notice was issued on January 9, 2026, and established a deadline of January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM for submission of pre-bid questions.

The project specifications include new administrative offices, entry areas, dog and cat kennel spaces, delivery and service areas, animal intake zones, laundry facilities, food preparation areas, and cold storage. Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina General Statutes Section 87 and must provide a 5% Bid Bond and 100% Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds. The scope includes complete renovation of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, with an optional generator installation add-alternate, as well as site improvements such as grading, new parking, entry and service drives, perimeter fencing, and a 16-foot controlled sliding gate. Stokes County encourages minority and women-owned business enterprises to submit bids and requires contractors to demonstrate good faith efforts toward diverse participation. All bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements, and no bid may be withdrawn for 60 days following the closing time. Electronic bid documents are available upon request from Peter H. Freeman, AIA, with responses typically delivered within 48 hours.