North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is soliciting sealed proposals for construction of the Town Creek Indian Mound Visitor Center and Exhibits Improvements (SCO #23-27240-01A), a 7,644 heated-square-foot facility, with proposals due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 25 at the project site.

Bidders must hold a Building Contractor-Unlimited license classification under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1. Minority business participation is required to be identified on proposals, with applicable affidavits completed; failure to do so results in bid rejection. The project is open to single prime general contractors on a lump sum basis.

The scope encompasses a 7,644 heated-square-foot visitor center with renovated and new areas, building construction type V-B, occupancy classification A-3. Facilities include reception and retail space, a small auditorium, exhibit areas, staff offices, mechanical and storage rooms, exterior access bathrooms, and covered outdoor areas. The designer is in situ studio (704 North Person Street, Raleigh, NC 27604), and the construction project manager is Shannon Riley, PE, with the Capital Projects Unit of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

All bids must include a cash deposit or certified check equal to at least five percent of the proposal amount, or alternatively a five percent bid bond from a North Carolina-licensed surety company. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are mandatory. Sealed proposals will be received at the ground floor auditorium at 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Questions are due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.; responses will be provided by July 16 at 2:00 p.m. Electronic copies of plans and specifications are available at no charge by emailing staff@insitustudio.us; printed copies may be purchased for a $600.00 refundable deposit. No bids may be withdrawn for 60 days following the scheduled closing time. Payment will be made based on 95 percent of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance of work.