Campground and Maintenance Area Improvement Project - Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks & Recreation is soliciting sealed lump-sum bids for campground and maintenance area improvements at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area in Vance County, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at Satterwhite Point Access & Visitor Center, Henderson, North Carolina.

Bidders must submit the Identification of Minority Business Participation form with either Affidavit A or Affidavit B; failure to complete these forms results in bid rejection. All general contractors must maintain a Building classification license under North Carolina General Statute 87-1.

The scope encompasses replacement of two shower houses (Nutbush Campground and JC Cooper campground), construction of one new full-service auto repair maintenance building with storage and parking, installation of three new septic systems, electrical upgrades to existing RV campsites to 100-amp service, and general campsite improvements. Work includes general construction with plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trades.

Bidders must submit a bid deposit equal to not less than 5% of the proposal amount in cash, certified check, or bid bond, retained as liquidated damages if the successful bidder fails to execute the contract within ten days of award. A performance bond and payment bond each equal to 100% of the contract price are required. Payment is made on 95% of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance. Bid prices must remain firm for 30 days after the closing time.

An open pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Satterwhite Point Access & Visitor Center. Electronic contract documents are available free from Accent Imaging beginning July 20, 2026; printed copies may be purchased from Accent Imaging or Katherine Hogan Architects, pc. The state reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive informalities.