Fire Alarm Replacement - Alexander Correctional Institution

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting sealed bids for fire alarm system replacement at Alexander Correctional Institution, located at 633 Old Landfill Road, Taylorsville, with proposals due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility is required; failure to attend disqualifies the bidder.

The project is a single prime contract awarded on a lump-sum basis. General contractors must hold North Carolina licensing classification for Intermediate or Unlimited under General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction office in Raleigh (ATTN: Esh Movahed, PE, Door #4, 2020 Yonkers Road, Raleigh, NC 27699-4216). Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents are available for inspection at the Associated General Contractors Carolinas Branch, McGraw-Hill Dodge Corporation local offices, and Reed Construction Data's Eastern Regional Office in Norcross, Georgia. Qualified prime bidders may obtain plans upon deposit of $150.00 in cash or certified check, with full refund provided all documents are returned in good condition within ten days after the bid date.

Bidders must submit a cash deposit or certified check equal to not less than 5% of the proposal amount, or a bid bond of 5% executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety company. A performance bond and payment bond for 100% of the contract price are required upon award. Payment will be made based on 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment upon completion and acceptance of work. Bids may not be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for 30 days. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.