North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, specifically the North Carolina Forest Service Region 1, is seeking bids for the construction of a new headquarters facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. This single prime contract involves constructing a pre-engineered metal administrative building and maintenance/storage building, along with comprehensive sitework including utilities, paving, gravel lot, fencing, and landscaping. Bidders must possess a Building Contractor - Unlimited License and are required to submit a 5% bid bond or cash deposit with their proposal. Sealed bids will be received on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project, identified with SCO ID 19-20001-02A, will be procured through a lump sum bidding process, with contractors expected to provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract price. Payment will be processed based on 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment contingent upon completion and acceptance of the work.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority business participation, indicating a commitment to diverse contractor involvement. While no specific award value is explicitly stated in the documentation, the project involves significant construction infrastructure and requires comprehensive site development. Contractors will need to obtain project documents from Paul Stewart at Williard Stewart Architects, PA, who will distribute materials to various plan rooms and services. An alternate for door hardware is being considered, with any approvals requiring public justification at least seven days before the bid date. The project is specifically located in Davie County, North Carolina, and targets the development of a new Forest Service regional headquarters facility. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to handle a complex, multi-component construction project with specific technical and administrative requirements.