Building Improvements

Nash County, North Carolina is requesting sealed lump-sum bids for building improvements—renovation of approximately 20,235 square feet as a new Community Building plus a 515 square foot reception area addition, comprehensive site preparation, and mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing installations—with bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nash County Administration Building, and a building walk-through scheduled for October 14, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Nash County has established a 10% Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goal and requires bidders to submit affidavits of good faith efforts in recruiting minority businesses.

The project is located at 969 Old White Oak Road in Nashville, North Carolina. Scope encompasses exterior work, interior rooms and finishes, all mechanical systems, site excavation and grading, sedimentation and erosion control, utilities, concrete sidewalks, landscaping, permanent seeding, and building sub-grade preparation. The contract documents reference AIA Document A101-2017 and A201-2017, with arbitration as the binding dispute resolution method. Bartlett Engineering & Surveying, PC (Wilson, North Carolina) serves as Engineer; Charter Construction Services, Inc. is the Owner's representative.

The bid structure includes a base bid with eight alternates: electrical scope, exterior sealing and striping, metal shed removal, exterior painting, existing roof repairs, a new 14-foot by 36-foot canopy with foundation, mechanical equipment replacement, and gym equipment and improvements (the latter priced at $267,935.10 and including a Response Maple modular sports floor, basketball hoops, retractable bleachers with 165 seats plus six ADA accommodations, scoreboards, and wall pads).

Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages of $500 per consecutive calendar day apply for delays beyond the deadline. Bidders must submit 5% bid security, a Performance Bond, and a Labor and Material Payment Bond. Progress payments are monthly with 5% retainage withheld until substantial completion. Requests for Information are due October 27, 2026. Bidding documents are available from Duncan-Parnell Inc. (252-977-7832) or electronically through Charter Construction Services, Inc. (252-265-0035). The anticipated notice of award is mid-November 2026.