North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is procuring sealed proposals for the fire alarm system replacement project at Scotland Correctional Institution located at 22385 McGirts Bridge Road, Laurinburg, NC 28353 (SCO #25-29802-01A). This project solicits labor, material, and equipment required for complete fire alarm replacement and must be submitted as a single prime lump sum contract. Eligible bidders must hold either an Intermediate or Unlimited license classification in North Carolina, with limited exceptions for specialized trades where general construction does not exceed 25 percent of total construction value. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the facility; failure to attend disqualifies bidders from submitting proposals. Sealed proposals must be received by 10:30 AM on June 10, 2026, at the Department of Adult Correction's office in Raleigh, NC, with public opening immediately following. Complete plans and specifications are available for inspection at the Associated General Contractors/Reed Construction Data online plan room, McGraw-Hill Dodge Corporation, Construct Connect, and designated minority plan rooms, with a $150.00 deposit required to obtain full documents.

Bidders must submit a cash deposit or certified check equal to five percent of the proposal amount, or alternatively a five percent bid bond from a North Carolina-licensed surety company, with performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price required upon award. All bidders must complete and submit the Identification of Minority Business Participation form with either Affidavit A or Affidavit B; failure to do so results in automatic bid rejection. Payment will be made based on 95 percent of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance of work, and bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days after the scheduled closing time. The solicitation includes a minority business participation requirement, indicating a set-aside or preference for disadvantaged enterprises. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the notice, the contract value will be determined by the accepted lump sum proposal amount. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process.