Standby Generators for NC Zoological Park.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- SCO#16-14441-02G
- Issued by
- Richmond County, North Carolina
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This is a Notice to Bidders issued by the North Carolina Zoological Park for the Standby Generators Project (SCO#16-14441-02G). The project involves providing and installing standby generators, switchgear control systems with E-House, equipment foundations, and site work at the zoological park's facility in Asheboro, North Carolina. Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Stedman Education Building, 4401 Zoo Parkway, with public bid opening immediately following. An open pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Board Room to address project-specific questions and bidding procedures. Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents are available for inspection at the North Carolina Zoological Park offices and by appointment at Utility Technology Engineers-Consultants, PLLC (contact: Rudra Patel, 336-625-0917, rpatel@utilitytec.com). Bids will be received for a single prime contract on a lump sum basis.
All proposals must be accompanied by either a cash deposit or certified check equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal amount, or alternatively, a bid bond of five percent (5%) executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety company. A performance bond and payment bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required. Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent (95%) of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance of work. General contractors must hold a minimum Limited License classification as required under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1. Single prime contractors in other trades may bid directly if the total value of general construction does not exceed 25% of total construction value. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for thirty (30) days. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.
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SCO-Notice To Bidders 2026 – (Updated Jul. 2026)
N O T I C E TO B I D D E R S
Sealed proposals will be received by the North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro, NC, in the office of Mr Levin Jones, Stedman Education Building, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205 & bid opening location- Board Room, Stedman Education Building up to 2:00 pm Thursday August 27, 2026, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the construction of
North Carolina Zoological Park Standby Generators Project
SCO#16-14441-02G
The project includes but is not limited to providing and installing standby generators, switchgear control systems with E-House, equipment foundations, and site work for the North Carolina Zoological Park.
Bids will be received for Single Prime Contract. All proposals shall be lump sum.
Pre-Bid Meeting An open pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:00 PM, Board Room, Stedman Education Building, NC Zoo. 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 North Carolina Zoological Park and, by appointment at Utility Technology Engineers- Consultants, PLLC. The documents are requested to send by emailing levin.jones@nczoo.org or rpatel@utilitytec.com or by calling Rudra Patel, UTEC 336-625-0917.
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 a minimum of a Limited 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
SCO-Notice To Bidders 2026 (Updated Jul. 2026) 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:
Utility Technology Engineer-Consultants, PLLC North Carolina Zoological Park 147 Dublin Square Road 336-625-0917
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