NC Department of Information Technology

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is soliciting sealed bids for UPS battery replacement at its Eastern Data Center (SCO #25-30478-01A), with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project site (3700 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC). A 10% minority business participation goal applies under N.C. Gen. Stat. 143-128.2(c).

The scope involves replacement of three UPS battery strings supporting an 825kVA uninterruptible power supply system in existing battery racks at the Eastern Data Center. Work is to be awarded as a single prime contract on a lump-sum basis. General Contractor licensing under N.C. Gen. Stat. 87-1 is required; contractors performing trades beyond general construction (exceeding 25% of total value) must hold appropriate General Contractor licenses.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check. Upon award, the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten calendar days. Monthly payment is made based on 95% of certified estimates, with 5% retained until project completion and acceptance. No bid may be withdrawn for 30 days after the bid opening deadline. Liquidated damages apply for delays.

All contractors must comply with E-Verification requirements under N.C. Gen. Stat. 143-129(j). The contract is governed by the North Carolina State Construction Office Standard Form OC-15 (Twenty Fourth Edition, Revision 2, September 2025). Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents are available electronically through Construct Connect, The Blue Book, Dodge Network, NC EVP, and NC HUB. Steve Bowman (sbowman@wileywilson.com, 919.746.8369) is the Officer in Charge representing the designer.