North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation is requesting sealed proposals for campground and maintenance area improvements at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at Satterwhite Point Access & Visitor Center in Henderson, North Carolina.

The scope includes replacement of two shower houses (Nutbush Campground and JC Cooper campground), construction of one new full-service auto repair maintenance building with storage and parking, installation of three new septic systems, electrical upgrades to existing RV campsites to 100-amp service, and various campsite improvements. The project is bid as a single prime general construction contract on a lump-sum basis, with general contractors responsible for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. General contractors must hold proper licensing classification for building work under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1.

Bidders must submit identification of minority business participation forms and either Affidavit A or B with their proposals; failure to complete these forms constitutes grounds for bid rejection. Each proposal must be accompanied by a cash deposit or certified check equal to no less than 5% of the bid amount, or alternatively, a bid bond of 5% executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety company. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required upon award. Payment will be made based on 95% of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Satterwhite Point Access & Visitor Center. Electronic copies of contract documents are available beginning July 20, 2026 from Accent Imaging; printed copies may be purchased from the same source. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for 30 days.