N. C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking sealed proposals for the Stone Mountain State Park Falls Stairway & Overlook Replacement project, which covers jurisdictions in Alexander County and Sea Breeze CDP. The procurement is a General Construction (Single Prime) contract involving comprehensive demolition and reconstruction of park infrastructure, specifically targeting existing wood stairways, landings, and platforms. Deliverables include constructing new steel and wood stairways, landings, overlook platforms, grade steps, and ground-mounted guard railing. The project requires a Building Contractor - Unlimited license classification, with bidders expected to submit a 5% bid bond or cash deposit. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the park office to address project questions and bidding procedures. Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 pm on March 27, 2025, at the Stone Mountain State Park Office in Roaring Gap, NC, with bids remaining valid for 30 days after submission.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority business participation, mandating that bidders submit either Affidavit A or B documenting minority enterprise involvement. Bidders must obtain complete plans and specifications through Finch & Associates in Raleigh or Duncan Parnell's online plan room, with a $150 deposit required for documentation. Upon contract award, the successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement process suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. Payment terms will follow a standard structure of 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment contingent upon project completion. The project does not specify set-aside designations beyond the minority business participation requirements, but the detailed technical specifications and licensing requirements indicate a preference for experienced, qualified contractors with demonstrated capabilities in park infrastructure reconstruction.