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N O T I C E TO B I D D E R S (Re-Bid)

Sealed proposals will be received by the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, in Creswell, NC, at the Pettigrew State Park office, 2252 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC 27928 up to 11:00am, October 9, 2025 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the construction of

Pettigrew State Park Campground and Office Improvements

SCO ID# 20-22411-02A

The Project consists of improvements to 10 existing campsites, construction of 5 new RV sites with full hook-ups, 2 new cabin sites, campground loop road improvements, new showerhouse, septic system, and improvements to the existing Park office building. Separate Bid Alternates are included for additional improvements to the Park office building, and two lakeside camping platforms with boardwalk access and parking.

Bids will be received for General Construction – Single Prime. All proposals shall be lump sum.

Pre-Bid Meeting An required pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on September 17, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Pettigrew State Park office, 2252 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC 27928. The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms.

**BIDDERS WHO ATTENDED PREVIOUS PRE-BID MEETINGS FOR THIS PROJECT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO

ATTEND THIS PRE-BID MEETING.**

The meeting is also to identify preferred brand alternates and their performance standards that the owner will consider for approval on this project.

In accordance with General Statute GS 133-3, Specifications may list one or more preferred brands as an alternate to the base bid in limited circumstances. Specifications containing a preferred brand alternate under this section must identify the performance standards that support the preference. Performance standards for the preference must be approved in advance by the owner in an open meeting. Any alternate approved by the owner shall be approved only where (i) the preferred alternate will provide cost savings, maintain or improve the functioning of any process or system affected by the preferred item or items, or both, and (ii) a justification identifying these criteria is made available in writing to the public.

In accordance with GS133-3 and SCO procedures the following preferred brand items are considered as Alternates by the owner for this project:

A. Door Hardware by LCN, Best and Trilogy to conform to owner’s maintenance and keying systems B. Sanitary Yard Hydrant by Woodford C. Cabin Furniture by Conestoga

The justification of any approvals will be made available to the public in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to bid date.

Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be open for inspection in the offices of Finch & Associates, 3010 Anderson Dr. Suite 170, Raleigh, NC 27609 and in the plan rooms of Duncan Parnell, and in Minority Plan Rooms as follows:

East Coast Digital – Minority Plan Room Provider, 703 SE Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858, 252-758-1616

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 General Contractor – Unlimited License.

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

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:

Finch & Associates Dwayne Parker 3010 Anderson Drive, Ste 170 NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources Raleigh, NC 27609 121 W. Jones Street 919-833-1212 Raleigh, NC 27601

(P) 919-707-9329