John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for renovation, addition, and new construction at the John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601.

The scope encompasses renovation and addition to the existing community center and construction of a new 3,490 square-foot detached building. The new construction and addition will include a community room, exhibit space, and back-of-house support spaces. Sitework includes new exterior exhibits, stormwater management, and landscape improvements throughout the site. Bidders must hold valid North Carolina contractor licensing as required by North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 87.

Bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount must accompany each submission. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with consideration given to quality, performance, and the time specified for contract performance.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the project location. Bidding documents are available digitally through Accent Imaging at www.accentimaging.com or www.planscope.com. Bidders requiring "or-equal" pre-bid submittals must submit them within 10 days of the August 3, 2026 advertisement issuance date. The City of Raleigh Engineering Services Department, Construction Management - Parks Division manages the project; Kevin Roberts is the contact and HH Architecture is the designated architect. The City reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any or all bids.