North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking bids for a security and perimeter fencing project at the WorkSource East facility located in Goldsboro, NC. The procurement is a single prime contract for constructing an 8-foot chain link fence with specific security enhancements. Bidders must be licensed as "Building Contractors" and are required to submit a bid bond or cash deposit equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The bid opening is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with a project duration of 180 consecutive calendar days. A pre-bid meeting was held on September 19, 2025, and the last day to submit questions is November 3, 2025, with final addenda to be issued by November 6, 2025. Evaluation criteria include proper licensing, minority business participation documentation, and compliance with project-specific construction requirements.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority business participation, with contractors required to wear company-identified shirts or safety vests during construction. DHHS will serve as the Authority Having Jurisdiction, which eliminates the need for local permitting. The project includes multiple alternate bid options designed to facilitate funding source coordination, not for "bid shopping" purposes. Successful bidders will be required to provide a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price, with payments made based on 95% of monthly estimates and final payment upon project completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the requirement for a bid bond suggests a significant project investment. The project designer is Studio Archibene, PLLC, and the owner is represented by Luke Hoff, PE, Director of DHHS Division of Property and Construction.