Exterior Envelope Repair - Government Center

Union County, North Carolina Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids on exterior envelope repair work at the Government Center located at 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, under IFB 2026-042, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes replacement of floor drains and surrounding concrete topping slabs, masonry tuckpoint repairs at brick veneer locations, concrete spall repairs at multiple building locations, guardrail post pocket repairs, sealant replacements at first floor elevated concrete deck joints, and window glass replacement at select locations. Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis with a 10% owner contingency allowance included in the total base bid price. Unit prices are required for five repair categories: floor drain installation (each), tuckpoint mortar joints (linear foot), partial-depth spall repair (square foot), guardrail post repair (each), and joint sealant replacement (linear foot). Three alternates are requested: brick replacement (each), insulated glass unit replacement (each), and curtain wall cleaning (each). Successful completion must occur within 90 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are set at $500.00 per calendar day for work not substantially completed within that timeframe.

Bid security of 5% of the bid amount must accompany each bid as cash, cashier's check, certified check, or a bid bond executed by a corporate surety licensed in North Carolina. Performance and Payment Bonds, each for the full contract amount, are required and must remain valid for not less than two years following substantial completion. Bidders must submit a completed AIA Document A305 (Contractor's Qualification Statement), a Non-Collusion Affidavit, and an E-Verify Affidavit confirming compliance with North Carolina E-Verify requirements. A North Carolina Contractor license number must be designated on the sealed envelope.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Government Center, with attendance strongly encouraged. Written questions are due by 3:00 p.m. on September 25, 2026; responses will be provided via addenda no later than seven days before the bid date. The project was designed by Gensler and SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Bidding documents are available electronically or in printed form from Duncan-Parnell for a non-refundable fee of $98.00 (PDF) or $130.00 (printed and digital sets), plus tax and shipping. Bids may not be withdrawn for 90 days after opening.