North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking proposals for fire protection improvements at the Sky Lounge in Chimney Rock State Park, located in Rutherford County and Cleveland Town. The scope of work includes removing the existing fire alarm and detection system, providing a new fire alarm and detection system, a new very early warning fire detection system, and a hybrid extinguishing system. Qualified prime bidders must have the proper North Carolina general contractor's license classification for fire protection. Sealed proposals are due by 1:00 pm on April 1, 2024, and will be publicly opened and read. A 5% bid bond or deposit is required, and a 100% performance and payment bond will be needed. Payment will be 95% of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance.

The procurement is open to all qualified bidders, but the bid must include the Identification of Minority Business Participation form and either Affidavit A or B. There is no stated incumbent vendor or current contractor, and the budget range is not provided. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.