Dan Nicholas Park Nature Center Restroom Renovation

Rowan County Parks and Recreation is seeking general contractors to renovate the Dan Nicholas Park Nature Center Restrooms, a comprehensive construction project located in Rowan County, North Carolina. The renovation involves a one-story wood frame and CMU masonry building approximately 1,559 square feet in size, with a base bid encompassing selective demolition, new roof sheathing, metal roofing, exterior sheathing, fiber-cement siding, added windows and doors, public restroom finishes, toilet fixtures, accessories, and partitions. The project will be bid as a single prime contract covering site, civil, structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work, with sealed proposals due by 2:00 PM on November 6, 2025, following a pre-bid conference on October 17, 2025, at the project site. Contract duration is set at 180 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for late completion. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, considering quality, performance, and specified completion time, with a required 5% bid bond or certified check for proposal submission.

The contract includes specific requirements for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, with a 10% goal for minority business involvement. Contractors must obtain bid documents from The Bogle Firm Architecture for a $250 deposit, which is refundable if documents are returned in good condition within 10 days after bid receipt. The project is funded by Rowan County and will be subject to local building codes and regulations, with an emphasis on accessibility, energy efficiency, and ADA compliance. Successful bidders will be required to provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract price. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the detailed specification suggest a significant investment in upgrading the park's restroom facilities. The project represents an opportunity for contractors experienced in public facility renovations, with particular attention to meeting municipal standards and minority business participation guidelines.