Coke Building - Warehouse Fire Sprinkler System Project

Lee County, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for design, installation, testing, and commissioning of a complete automatic wet fire sprinkler system at the Coke Building Warehouse (1605 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330), with bids due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project site. Lee County has established a 10% minority business participation goal.

The system must be fully compliant with all federal, state, and local codes, including North Carolina Code S-1 for non-separated mixed-use warehouse and office space. Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina General Contractor's License under General Statutes Chapter 87 and demonstrate experience with similar projects. All employees and subcontractors are subject to mandatory background checks prior to site access. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including workers' compensation, general liability, commercial automobile liability, professional liability, pollution liability, cyber liability, and abuse/molestation insurance at specified minimum limits.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within 60 days of bid opening. Contract completion is 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for failure to substantially complete within the stipulated timeframe. Bidders must submit two complete bid packages with all required documentation; submission of one package results in rejection. Bid security equal to 5% of the aggregate bid amount must accompany each submission in the form of a certified check or bid bond. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of an approved invoice. Contractors must maintain a one-year warranty on all work performed. Compliance with E-Verify, Iran Divestment Act, Israel Boycott, and non-discrimination provisions is mandatory.