Janitorial Services
Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) has issued Request for Proposal #97-2025297 for comprehensive janitorial services covering seven campuses with fifteen buildings totaling approximately 760,843 square feet. The procurement seeks a three-year contract beginning August 11, 2025, with specific requirements for daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cleaning services, including major maintenance tasks like carpet cleaning and floor care. The evaluation process will assess proposals across five key areas: project organization (20 points), technical approach (25 points), cost proposal (20 points), vendor experience (15 points), and references (20 points), totaling 100 possible points. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for July 1, 2025, at the Main Campus, with proposals due on July 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Vendors must provide detailed unit costs for labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, overhead, and profit, with minimum staffing levels ranging from 4 to 24 person-hours depending on the specific building.
The solicitation requires vendors to be registered in North Carolina and in good standing, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The current contract is held by Red Coats Inc., which expires on June 30, 2025, suggesting potential opportunity for incumbent or new vendors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering multiple campuses and extensive square footage implies a significant potential contract value. The RFP includes provisions for day porters and emergency/unscheduled work rates, indicating flexibility in service delivery. Vendors must demonstrate capability to staff and manage janitorial services across diverse campus locations, with specific attention to workforce requirements and operational standards.
North Carolina
7/24/25, 2:00 PM 6/23/25, 12:00 AM RFP Superintendent WS/FCS
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Superintendent Search Services to identify and recruit a new Superintendent of Schools starting January 1, 2026, or sooner. The procurement seeks an executive search firm or qualified individual(s) to conduct a comprehensive search process, with specific deliverables including developing a vacancy announcement, facilitating candidate identification, engaging community stakeholders, assessing candidates, and serving as a liaison between candidates and the Board. The school district serves approximately 51,000 students across 81 schools, with an annual budget of approximately $600 million. Proposals are due by Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST, with submission methods including hand-delivery, postal service, or electronic mail. Evaluation criteria will encompass experience with similar searches, community engagement capabilities, communication structures, availability, overall service cost, and projected timeline. The district requires the search partner to have demonstrable experience in working with similar-sized districts and robust community engagement strategies.
The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The district's diverse student population includes 31.7% White, 30.7% Hispanic, 29.1% Black or African-American, and smaller percentages of other racial groups, with 53 Title I schools and over 50% of students qualifying for free-and-reduced lunch. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the search involves finding a superintendent for a district with complex educational needs, including serving approximately 8,000 students with special educational needs, 8,700 Multilingual Learners, and 6,000 Academically and Intellectually Gifted students. The RFP requires a detailed fee proposal covering all search-related expenses, including travel, advertising, and ancillary costs. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the search and the district's size suggest a substantial investment in this executive recruitment process. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide a comprehensive proposal that demonstrates deep understanding of educational leadership recruitment and community engagement.
North Carolina
7/11/25, 5:00 PM 6/25/25, 12:00 AM Readvertisement-Lewisville Lift Station Upgrades
The City of Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Utilities is seeking sealed bids for the Lewisville Lift Station Upgrades project (FB25312), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative. This is a re-advertisement following an initial February 1, 2024 solicitation that did not receive sufficient bids, with the current bid submission deadline set for July 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project scope involves complete demolition of an existing lift station and installation of a new facility, including all related construction work. Bidders must be properly licensed as general/prime contractors under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87 and must submit a bid bond at the time of bid opening. Technical questions about the project must be submitted in writing to Olivia Kerss at olk@freese.com, with the second question period closing on July 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The bid documents can be obtained by emailing catherinek@cityofws.org, and bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in Conference Room 16 at 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC.
The procurement includes specific Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) requirements, with mandatory subcontracting goals of 6% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE). The project will require performance and payment bonds from the awarded contractor, and the solicitation allows for consideration of proposals even if only one valid bid is received. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the lift station upgrades suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, and is designed to improve municipal utility infrastructure. Interested contractors must demonstrate compliance with local and state licensing requirements, participate in the specified M/WBE guidelines, and be prepared to provide the necessary bonding and documentation to be considered for the project.
North Carolina
7/23/25, 2:00 PM 7/9/25, 12:00 AM Preventative Maintenance & Food Service Equipment Repairs (REBID 2)
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNC-SA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #62-00432 REBID (2) for preventative maintenance and food service equipment repairs located in Forsyth County. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide professional repair services across multiple campus dining locations, including Dining Hall Main Kitchen, Dining Room, Pickle Jar/Freshens, Commons HIVE, and Studio Brew. The contract will cover quarterly preventative maintenance and repair services for food service equipment, with vendors required to submit detailed pricing information including hourly labor rates, overtime rates, weekend rates, holiday rates, minimum charges, parts discounts, truck charges, and response times. Key deliverables include emergency service response within 2 hours and coordination of all service requests with the Sodexo Food Services General Manager. The bid is due on August 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with an anticipated contract term from September 1, 2025 to approximately June 30, 2026. The University reserves the right to extend the contract for up to three additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid that meets specifications, with consideration given to past performance, references, and financial stability.
The procurement includes a HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) participation form, suggesting potential set-aside or preference for minority-owned businesses. Vendors must complete supplemental attachments including customer references, worker location details, and a certification of financial condition. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements for pricing and service suggest a substantial contract value for food service equipment maintenance. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate financial stability, technical capability to respond to emergency service requests, and expertise in maintaining various types of food service equipment. The multi-location scope and potential for up to four years of contract extension indicate a significant opportunity for a qualified vendor with robust maintenance capabilities and a comprehensive service approach. Vendors will be expected to provide not just repair services, but also proactive preventative maintenance to ensure the ongoing functionality of critical food service infrastructure at the UNC School of the Arts campus.
North Carolina
8/11/25, 2:00 PM 7/9/25, 12:00 AM Ticketing System
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive, hosted, web-based ticketing system through RFP #62-00433, located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The procurement requires a turn-key solution that integrates existing technologies and supports future growth, with a targeted Go-Live date of July 1, 2026. The system must provide an intuitive end-user experience, robust reporting tools, integrated CRM capabilities, and mobile responsiveness, with the ability to handle approximately 31,425 net tickets annually across multiple venues ranging from 75 to 2,000 seats. Vendors must have at least five years of experience and a proven track record of similar implementations, with mandatory capabilities including reserved and general admission ticketing, dynamic pricing, and support for complimentary tickets. The proposal must demonstrate comprehensive functionality, including real-time third-party interfacing with platforms like Ellucian Banner Ethos and Raiser's Edge, and accommodate up to 15 ticket scanners. Proposals are due on September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with an initial three-year contract term and options for two additional one-year renewals.
The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current incumbent vendor is Leap/Patron Ticketing, and the new system must integrate with existing infrastructure, including Ellucian Banner Ethos and Raiser's Edge. Critical technical requirements include PCI-DSS compliance, robust security protocols, and the ability to process tickets through online, walk-up, and phone channels. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the requirements suggests a significant investment in a sophisticated ticketing solution. The vendor selection will likely emphasize technical capabilities, implementation experience, system flexibility, and alignment with UNCSA's educational and performance ticketing requirements. Prospective vendors must demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of complex ticketing environments within an educational performing arts context.
North Carolina
9/3/25, 2:00 PM 7/9/25, 12:00 AM