Method Community Park Improvement

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for the Method Community Park Improvements Project, a comprehensive renovation of the Pioneers Building and associated sitework at 514 Method Road, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pioneers Building Multipurpose Room.

The scope encompasses exterior restoration of the building envelope; a new accessible front entry preserving the existing historic stoop; building-systems updates including electrical, mechanical, IT, audiovisual, fire alarm, security, and plumbing; interior renovations with new finishes and acoustic enhancements to the multi-purpose room; new exhibit content for the history room; and optional raised access flooring for the multi-purpose space to eliminate interior ramping and provide underfloor systems distribution. The building will achieve full ADA compliance. Sitework includes a new playground, splash pad, parking lot rework and lighting, irrigation, stormwater treatment, and service upgrades. Base bid and alternate designs are provided for the history room and catering kitchen.

Bidders must be licensed to perform the work under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87. Bid Security of 5% of the bid amount must accompany each submission. "Or-equal" pre-bid submittals for specified materials or products must be submitted within 10 days of the advertisement issuance (by August 13, 2026).

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, considering quality, performance, and completion time as specified in the Bid Form. Bidding documents are available at no cost from Clark Nexsen (contact Katelyn Ottaway at kottaway@clarknexsen.com) and through ConstructConnect, McGraw Hill Dodge Company, and the NC Institute of Minority Economic Development. The City Council reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any or all bids.