NC Department of Public Safety-RE-BID

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is requesting sealed proposals for replacing an obsolete fire alarm system (Phase II) at Nash Correctional Institution under SCO #22-24604-01B, with proposals due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility; failure to attend the pre-bid meeting disqualifies bidders.

All bids must include the Identification of Minority Business Participation form with either Affidavit A or Affidavit B, with incomplete forms grounds for rejection. Bidders must hold a general contractors license classification for Intermediate or Unlimited as required by the North Carolina General Contractors Licensing Board under G.S. 87-1, except that contractors under G.S. 87 Articles 2 and 4 (Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical) may bid as single prime contractors if general construction does not exceed 25% of total construction value.

This is a single prime lump sum contract. Place of performance is Nash Correctional Institution, 2869 US 64 ALT, Nashville, NC 27856. Complete plans and specifications are available for inspection through online plan rooms (isqft.com, dodge.construction.com, bidclerk.com, theinstitutenc.org) or obtained by qualified prime bidders upon deposit of $150.00 in cash or certified check, refundable within ten days of the bid date if all documents are returned in good condition.

Bidders must submit a cash deposit or certified check equal to not less than 5% of the proposal amount, or alternatively a bid bond of 5% executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety company. Performance and payment bonds are required for 100% of the contract price. Payment is made based on 95% of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten days of award. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for 60 days.