Fire Alarm Replacement - Neuse Correctional Institution

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting sealed bids for fire alarm replacement at Neuse Correctional Institution (701 Stevens Mill Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530), with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility; failure to attend disqualifies bidders.

The scope is furnishing labor, material, and equipment for construction and installation of a fire alarm replacement system on a lump-sum basis. General contractors must hold Intermediate or Unlimited license classification under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1. Contractors licensed under GS 87-Arts 2 and 4 (Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical) may bid as single prime contractors where general construction does not exceed 25% of total construction value. Bidders must submit an Identification of Minority Business Participation form and either Affidavit A or Affidavit B; omission of these forms grounds bid rejection.

Each proposal must include 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 company. The successful bidder must execute performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. Payment is made based on 95% of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance.

Plans, specifications, and contract documents are available for inspection at the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction office and online plan rooms (isqft.com, dodge.construction.com, bidclerk.com, theinstitutenc.org) and minority plan rooms, with a $150 plan deposit required for qualified prime bidders, refundable upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of the bid date. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days after the scheduled closing time. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.