Building Access Controls REBID

Southeastern Community College (SCC) in Whiteville, North Carolina, is seeking sealed proposals for a comprehensive Building Access Controls project in Clay County. The procurement is for a Single Prime contract involving the installation of a new cloud-based access control system across multiple campus buildings. The project requires providing new access control devices, including cabling, raceways, card credentials, card printers, workstations, and modifying existing door hardware to integrate with the new system. Bids will be received until 11:30 am on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the college's A-Building, Room 113, with a public bid opening immediately following in the Building D Auditorium Lobby. Bidders must possess a valid NC General Contractor's license and are encouraged to visit the project site to evaluate existing conditions, with site visits coordinated through Ashley Butler. The project encompasses security improvements across 11 buildings, involving door operators, electric strikes, card readers, and related hardware, with a specified 5-year parts and labor warranty.

The procurement allows for Minority Business Participation, with specific forms and affidavits required for submission. Bidders must provide a cash deposit or certified check of 5% of the bid amount, or an equivalent bid bond, and will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. No bid may be withdrawn for 30 days after the bid closing time, and the owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the access control system upgrade suggests a significant investment in campus security infrastructure. The project does not include Building R and Nesmith Building, and integration with existing security systems is not a requirement. Contractors will be responsible for providing their own storage, and an on-site supervisor must be present daily during construction. The base bid and alternate bid scopes are detailed, with varying levels of access control and monitoring across different campus buildings.