Live Fire Training Building for Wilson Community College

Wilson Community College in Nash County, North Carolina is seeking a contractor to construct a specialized Live Fire Training Building for its Fire and Rescue Training program. The project involves building a linear three-story structure utilizing four CONEX boxes, with specific architectural requirements including a stairwell leading to the second story, vertical access through the third floor, a hinged lockable roof hatch, steel cee-channel stringers with grated treads, and a continuous ladder from the second to third floor. Sealed bids must be submitted to Will Robl at the Wilson Community College Purchasing Department by 2:00 PM on Monday, December 22, 2025. Complete project specifications are available from Appian Consulting Engineer, PA in Rocky Mount, NC. Contractors must be properly licensed under North Carolina state law, with general contractors needing a general license classification for Building, Specialty, or Unclassified work. Bidders cannot withdraw proposals for 30 days after opening, and the owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The contract includes a 10% minority business participation goal as mandated by General Statute 143-128.2, requiring contractors to submit completed documentation demonstrating compliance. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence/$300,000 aggregate for property damage. Worker's compensation insurance and property insurance covering the entire work to full insurable value are also required. The project includes a retainage policy not exceeding 5% and requires a 12-month guarantee against patent defects. While no specific budget range is mentioned, contractors will be expected to provide pricing on the official BID/ACCEPTANCE form. The project must comply with the current North Carolina Building Code, all applicable state and national codes, and the latest State Construction Office Guidelines for fire alarm work.