46-DNCR-25-2070 IFB Roofing Inspections, Maintenance and Repairs for North Carolina Zoo

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive roofing services at the North Carolina Zoo, specifically soliciting qualified vendors to perform roofing inspections, maintenance, and repairs across 46 buildings totaling 272,947 square feet. The procurement seeks a contractor capable of providing annual inspections, preventive maintenance, gutter cleaning, and emergency repair services throughout the zoo's facilities. Vendors must possess a current North Carolina General Contractor Limited License and demonstrate availability to work during zoo business hours, with additional capacity for weekend and after-hours emergency repairs. The bid requires vendors to submit detailed pricing for annual inspections, preventive maintenance, one-time gutter cleaning, and labor rates for general and emergency repairs, covering all aspects of roofing services including materials, labor, and disposal. The solicitation has a bid opening scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a non-mandatory site visit planned for April 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. The contract will have an initial three-year term beginning on the date of final contract execution, with the state reserving the right to extend the agreement.

The state has established a goal of 10% participation from small, minority, physically handicapped, and women-owned businesses, encouraging diverse firms to participate as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendors must provide proof of commercial liability insurance and complete various attachments, including a pricing form, references, and certification of financial condition. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the roofing services across 46 buildings suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement process emphasizes competitive bidding and seeks to ensure vendor qualifications through detailed documentation requirements. Interested contractors must carefully review the solicitation documents, prepared for the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and Richmond County jurisdiction, to fully understand the scope of work, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria for this roofing services contract.