CBTC Annex Automotive Program Expansion Project

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is requesting sealed bids from prequalified general contractors for the CBTC Annex Automotive Program Expansion project, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting rescheduled to September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This procurement is restricted to six prequalified contractors: Elford, Inc., Heartland Contracting LLC, H. M. Kern Corporation, Ike's Construction Inc., Randolph Builders Inc., and Shelco LLC.

The scope includes renovation of the existing CBTC Annex building at 650 Concord Parkway North, Concord, North Carolina, with work comprising division of an existing classroom into a smaller classroom and new office with garage-facing windows, replacement of two existing garage doors, installation of one new garage door in a new opening, construction of a covered and secure outdoor storage area, installation of new exhaust reels and compressed air hoses for two vehicle lifts, painting, electrical upgrades, lighting upgrades, EV charger installation, a new air compressor with additional piping, improved ventilation systems, and three new HVLS fans.

General contractors must hold a Commercial Unlimited license classification under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1. Bids must be submitted as lump-sum proposals in PDF format (maximum 20 MB) via email to collegeenvironment@rccc.edu with reference number 121-090126JVC in the subject line. Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to at least 5% of the bid amount or, alternatively, a cash deposit or certified check for 5% of the proposal. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required. Payment will be made based on 95% of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance. No bid may be withdrawn after closing time for 30 days. Bidders' questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 2026, with responses posted by addendum on or before September 16, 2026. An addendum dated September 2, 2026 rescheduled the pre-bid meeting from September 9 to September 10 and requires bidders to acknowledge receipt of the addendum with their bid submission.