North Campus Lighting-Truck Driver Training Area and Driveway Entrance

Cleveland Community College is seeking bids for a lighting installation project at its North Campus in Shelby, North Carolina, specifically focusing on the Truck Driver Training Area and Driveway Entrance. The procurement involves the installation of new outdoor lighting and electrical controls, encompassing illumination for the training area, parking zones, a new gravel driveway access, and the main property entry. Electrical services will be provided from an existing panel in an adjacent building. Contractors must possess the proper North Carolina state licensing classification for construction projects exceeding $40,000 and submit pricing on the provided BID/ACCEPTANCE form. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 3rd at 2:00 PM in the Jack Hunt Campus Center Boardroom, with bids to be publicly opened on November 24th at 2:00 PM in the same location. The project requires a comprehensive bid package, including comprehensive general liability insurance with specific minimum coverage limits, workers' compensation insurance, and property insurance. The contract allows for a base bid and up to three alternate bid options, with a specified contract completion period of 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and liquidated damages of $100 per day for delays.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide a 12-month unconditional guarantee on materials and workmanship, with manufacturer warranties applying where they exceed this period. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, permits, site protection, restoration, and cleanup, and must include North Carolina sales tax and local option sales tax in all pricing. An addendum to the original bid documents introduces a deduct alternate option for removing all "F1" lighting, including fixtures, poles, and bulbs. Retainage will not exceed 5 percent at any time, with no further retainage withheld following 50 percent project completion if performance is satisfactory. The contractor must provide as-built marked-up construction drawings before final payment and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the current North Carolina Building Code. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive electrical infrastructure installation with approximately 16 area lighting fixtures of varying specifications.