Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, specifically the NC Zoological Authority located in Asheboro, is seeking bids for a Zoo Parking Expansion project (SCO Project # 22-25697-02A) in Richmond County. The procurement is a Single Prime General Contract with a lump sum bidding structure for constructing a new asphalt parking area that includes associated grading, drainage, sidewalks, and striping. Key project deliverables involve removing and replacing existing ADA parking areas, properly disposing of existing asphalt according to local and state regulations, re-grading to meet ADA compliance standards, and installing a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk. Sealed proposals will be received until 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 19 at 2:00 PM in the W. David Stedman Education Building Boardroom. Bidders must obtain complete project documents electronically from Timmons Group in Greensboro after Monday, August 11, and must possess a North Carolina General Contractor - Highway or Unlimited classification license.

Minority business participation is a critical component of this procurement, with bidders required to submit a form identifying minority business involvement and complete either Affidavit A or B. A bid bond of 5% is mandatory, and the successful contractor will need to provide Performance and Payment Bonds covering 100% of the contract price. Payment will be structured with monthly estimates at 95% until final completion and acceptance of work. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the parking expansion suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and prohibit bid withdrawal for 30 days after the scheduled closing time. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with North Carolina state licensing requirements and be prepared to integrate new parking infrastructure with existing zoological facility systems.