N. C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources - North Carolina Aquariums

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a general construction contractor for Front Handrail and Boardwalk Renovations at the Pine Knoll Shores aquarium facility, located in Carteret County and Raleigh City. The procurement involves a single lump sum general construction contract to replace existing infrastructure, specifically targeting wood and composite deck boards, guardrail assemblies, and handrails. Contractors must replace existing wood deck boards with new composite deck boards, replace wood guardrail assemblies with composite lumber assemblies, and install new aluminum handrails and brackets. To be eligible, contractors must possess an Unlimited license classification under Chapter 87, Article 1 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The solicitation requires a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on November 18, 2025, at 11:00 am, with sealed proposals due by 2:00 pm on December 9, 2025, at the facility's auditorium located at 1 Roosevelt Boulevard, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina.

Bidders must submit a cash deposit or certified check equaling five percent of the proposal amount, or provide a five percent bid bond from a North Carolina-licensed surety company. The procurement includes specific minority business participation requirements, mandating that bidders include the Identification of Minority Business Participation form and either Affidavit A or Affidavit B with their proposals or risk bid rejection. A performance bond and payment bond are required for 100% of the contract price, with payment processed at 95% of monthly estimates and final payment upon project completion and acceptance. Contractors can obtain complete plans, specifications, and contract documents from Bowman Murray Hemingway Architects for a $100 refundable deposit, with free electronic PDF copies available via email. Bid documents must clearly display the project name, contractor's name, and contractor's license number, and bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after the closing time. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive renovation requirements suggest a substantial infrastructure improvement project.