N. C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking a general contractor for the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Sewer Improvements project located in Vance County. The procurement is a public works project involving the replacement of existing septic systems at five access area dump stations: Henderson Point, Bullocksville, Nutbush, JC Cooper, and County Line. The project scope includes rehabilitating two septic system lift stations and two hydro-pneumatic tanks, with bids to be submitted as a lump sum under a General Construction - Single Prime contract. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Visitors Center, with sealed bids due by 2:00 pm on June 26, 2025, at the same location. Bidders must submit a $150 cash deposit or certified check to obtain project documents, which will be fully refundable if returned in good condition within 10 days after the bid date. Contractors must have either a Building Contractor - Unlimited or Public Utilities Contractor - Unlimited license to be eligible.

The contract includes specific requirements for minority business participation, with potential bid rejection for incomplete documentation. Bidders must provide a bid bond or cash deposit of 5% of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. Payment will be structured based on 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment contingent upon project completion and acceptance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the sewer system improvements suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project appears to be open to qualified general contractors, with an emphasis on encouraging minority business enterprise participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the project seems to be focused on replacing and upgrading existing infrastructure at the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area.