North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Division of Erwing & Construction Management is soliciting sealed bids for fire alarm replacement at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina under SCO #25-29808-01A, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility; failure to attend results in disqualification.

This is a single-prime, lump-sum contract for furnishing labor, material, and equipment to replace the fire alarm system. All general contractors must hold an Intermediate or Unlimited North Carolina General Contractors License under Chapter 87, Article 1 of the General Statutes, with limited exceptions for single-prime projects where specialized trades do not exceed 25% of total construction value.

Bidders must submit a cash deposit or certified check equal to not less than 5% of the proposal amount, or alternatively a 5% bid bond executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety company. Upon award, the contractor will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond, each equal to 100% of the contract price. Payment will be made based on 95% of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance of work.

Complete plans and specifications are available for inspection at the NC Department of Adult Correction offices, Associated General Contractors (Carolinas Branch) plan rooms, McGraw-Hill Dodge Corporation, and Reed Construction Data's Eastern Regional Office in Norcross, Georgia. Qualified prime bidders may obtain plans and specifications upon deposit of $150.00 cash or certified check, with full refund upon return of documents in good condition within ten days after the bid date. Bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days following the scheduled bid closing time. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.