Building Access Controls

Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, NC is seeking a single prime contractor for a comprehensive building access controls project across its campus. The procurement involves providing and installing a new cloud-based access control system that includes access control devices, cabling, raceways, card credentials, a card printer, and workstations. Contractors will be responsible for replacing and modifying existing door hardware to integrate with the new system, as specified in the construction documents. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk-through is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 11:00 am in Building D Auditorium, with sealed proposals due by 1:30 pm on June 19, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond or cash deposit with their proposal, and must possess a valid North Carolina General Contractor's license. The project covers jurisdictions in Chowan County and Winston-Salem City, with the bid being evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications and contractual requirements.

The contract appears to have specific requirements for minority business participation, with contractors needing to complete designated participation forms. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Successful bidders will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds, with payment structured as 95% of monthly estimates and final payment contingent upon project completion and acceptance. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and submitted bids cannot be withdrawn for 30 days after the bid closing date. The project designer is Donald Jones, PE from Indian Land, SC, and the owner contact is Southeastern Community College. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the access control system replacement suggests a significant capital investment in campus security infrastructure.