Fire Alarm Replacement - Brown Creek Correctional Institution

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting sealed proposals for replacement of the fire alarm system at Brown Creek Correctional Institution (SCO #26-31756-01A), with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the facility; failure to attend disqualifies bidders.

General contractors must hold a proper license classification of Intermediate or Unlimited under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1. The scope encompasses labor, material, and equipment for complete fire alarm system replacement at the facility located at 248 Prison Camp Road, Polkton, NC. Proposals must be submitted as lump-sum bids for a single prime contract.

Each proposal requires a cash deposit or certified check equal to not less than 5% of the proposal amount, or alternatively a bid bond of 5% executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety. The successful bidder must provide both performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. Bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days following the scheduled closing time.

Complete plans and specifications are available for inspection at the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction offices in Raleigh, Associated General Contractors' offices in Durham and Charlotte, and plan rooms operated by McGraw-Hill Dodge Corporation and Reed Construction Data. Qualified prime bidders may obtain full documents upon deposit of $150.00 in cash or certified check, with full refund upon return of documents in good condition within ten days after the bid date. Payment will be made based on 95% of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance of work. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.