NC Department of Health and Human Services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking sealed proposals for the Murdoch Developmental Center Campus Door Access Control project (SCO Project #24-27699-01A), located in Butner, NC. The procurement involves replacing door hardware with electronic access control hardware and establishing a centralized control infrastructure across 24 campus buildings. Sealed proposals will be received until 3:00 PM on March 4th, 2025, at the Administration Building's 1st Floor Conference Room. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 13th, 2025, at the same location. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or deposit and be prepared to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The project will be awarded as a Single Prime Contract with lump sum proposals, requiring contractors to have proper licensing as specified in NC General Statutes Chapter 87. Complete project plans and specifications will be available from January 23, 2025, through Design Collaborative in Charlotte, NC, with bid documents obtainable from Duncan-Parnell's electronic plan room for a non-refundable fee.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority business participation, mandating that bidders submit either Affidavit A or B along with a form identifying minority business involvement. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the requirement suggests a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Payment will be structured based on 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment upon project completion. Bidders must obtain bid documents by paying a non-refundable fee of $150 plus tax for printed copies or $113 plus tax for downloadable versions. The state reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, maintaining flexibility in the selection process. Although no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the comprehensive scope of replacing access control hardware across 24 campus buildings suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in electronic access control systems and campus-wide infrastructure integration.