Cafeteria Addition

The Brunswick County Board of Education is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new cafeteria addition at North Brunswick High School under RFB #153.326.27.OPS.003, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brunswick County Schools Operations office, 199 Sessions Drive, Bolivia, North Carolina. A non-mandatory but strongly encouraged pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the school.

The scope encompasses site work (selective saw-cutting of concrete slabs, removal of interior and exterior finishes and doors while maintaining active utilities and fire protection), structural work (concrete footings, slab-on-grade foundations, structural steel framing, fire-rated interior walls), exterior envelope (brick veneer, air/vapor barriers, continuous insulation, standing seam metal roofing), interior finishes (insulated aluminum storefront, drywall, paint, acoustic tile ceilings, rubber base), and MEP systems (one outdoor heat pump unit with three indoor cassette units, electrical distribution upgrades, interior and exterior lighting, exit signage, and fire alarm integration). All work references construction plans dated August 20, 2026. The contractor must commence work within 30 days of contract execution and achieve substantial completion within 90 calendar days.

Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The successful contractor must provide a 5% bid bond with the sealed bid submission and, upon award, furnish Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits, locating utilities, providing site facilities (dumpsters and portable restrooms), daily cleanup, and E-Verify compliance documentation for all employees and subcontractors. A one-year warranty on all work and a two-year warranty on painting work are required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion. Bids are binding for 60 days from opening. Questions are due September 17, 2026 to Cherie Suther at csuther@bcswan.net, with addenda issued by September 18, 2026.