Environmental and Street Services North Administration Building Envelope Project

The City of Durham General Services Department is requesting bids on roof and building envelope improvements at the Environmental & Street Services North Administration Building in Durham, North Carolina, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on June 30 at 1:00 p.m. at 1811 Camden Ave.

The scope includes roof replacements and improvements, exterior metal wall panel and masonry repairs, interior insulation and waterproofing, interior finishes, and site repairs as indicated in contract documents. The project is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a single prime, lump sum basis with a completion time of 240 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Work must commence within ten days of written notice.

General Contractors must hold North Carolina licensure under General Statutes Chapter 87 with unlimited general contractor classification. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in commercial roofing, building enclosure repairs, water intrusion mitigation, and masonry repair, supported by three references from work completed within the last ten years. Insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation with $1,000,000 Employer Liability limits. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract amount, executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety, are required.

UBE participation goals are 11% MBE and 7% WBE. A livable wage rate of $25.09 per hour (effective July 1, 2026) applies; E-Verify compliance is mandatory. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount, non-collusion affidavit, contractor qualifications, and bidder safety evaluation questionnaire. Inquiries and substitution requests are due by July 9 at 5:00 p.m. North Carolina Sales Tax is excluded from the bid total and reimbursed separately on a monthly basis.