N. C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources - Division of Parks and Recreation

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation is requesting sealed bids for water system improvements at Stone Mountain State Park, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the park office in Roaring Gap.

The scope includes removal of an existing 2,000-gallon hydropneumatic tank and replacement with a 4,000-gallon unit, installation of a new water supply well, and associated plumbing and electrical improvements. Bidders must hold a North Carolina General Contractor – Unlimited License, though exceptions apply for specialty trades if total general construction value does not exceed 25 percent of total project value.

The contract will be awarded on a General Construction – Single Prime basis with lump sum pricing. All bids must be accompanied by a five percent bid bond or cash deposit; performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract price are required upon award. Contractors must include the Identification of Minority Business Participation form with either Affidavit A or B; bids lacking these forms will be rejected. Monthly payments are made at 95 percent of estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance. Bids are non-withdrawable for 30 days after closing.

Plans and specifications are available for inspection at Finch & Associates in Raleigh, Duncan Parnell plan rooms, and East Coast Digital Minority Plan Room in Greenville. Public bid opening occurs immediately following the 1:00 p.m. deadline. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.

Place of performance is Stone Mountain State Park in Surry County, located at 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, North Carolina 28668.