North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a single prime contractor for an air conditioning installation project at Lincoln Correctional Center. The project involves furnishing labor, materials, and equipment to install a new air conditioning system in a dormitory facility. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Lincoln Correctional Center located in Lincolnton, NC, and attendance is critical as failure to participate will disqualify potential bidders. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM on January 14, 2026, at the NCDAC Central Engineering office in Raleigh, with submission options including in-person delivery or mail. Bidders must hold an appropriate Intermediate license classification from the North Carolina General Contractors Licensing Board and submit a bid security deposit or certified check equal to at least five percent of the total proposal amount.

The procurement opportunity includes specific requirements for minority business participation, with bidders mandated to complete the Identification of Minority Business Participation form and submit either Affidavit A or Affidavit B. Failure to complete these forms will result in automatic bid rejection. Upon contract award, the successful vendor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Payment will be structured with monthly estimates at 95% until final completion and acceptance of work. Bidders can access complete plans, specifications, and contract documents through multiple online plan rooms, including Associated General Contractors/Reed Construction Data, McGraw-Hill Dodge Corporation, Construct Connect, and minority plan rooms at MMCA in Charlotte. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the requirement for bid security suggests the project has a substantial financial scope. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process.