North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is soliciting sealed proposals for the construction of a 1,440 square foot modular medical office located at the Gaston Correctional Center in Dallas, NC. The project requires a single prime contractor with an Unlimited license classification under North Carolina General Statutes to complete comprehensive construction services, including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, civil work, utility extensions, security fencing, concrete work, and masonry. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the project site, with non-attendance resulting in automatic disqualification from bidding. Sealed proposals must be submitted by January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Central Engineering office in Raleigh. Each proposal must include a cash deposit or certified check of at least five percent of the proposal amount, or a five percent bid bond from a North Carolina-licensed surety company, with complete project documentation available through online plan rooms including isqft.com, dodge.construction.com, and bidclerk.com.

The procurement opportunity includes specific requirements for minority business participation, mandating that bidders submit the Identification of Minority Business Participation form with either Affidavit A or Affidavit B, with failure to complete these forms resulting in bid rejection. Performance and payment bonds will be required at one hundred percent of the contract price upon award, and payment will be processed based on ninety-five percent of monthly estimates with final payment contingent upon completion and acceptance of work. Bids cannot be withdrawn for sixty days after the scheduled closing time, and general contractors must hold specific licensing credentials. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves substantial construction and modular office development at a correctional facility. The project designer is L. Scott Booth, RA, with NCDAC Central Engineering serving as the owner and primary contact, indicating a structured procurement process with clear governmental oversight.