North Carolina Department of Public Safety

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking bids for a heating and cooling distribution piping replacement and building management system (BMS) upgrade project at Nash Correctional Institution, located in Nashville, North Carolina. This is a second-notice solicitation for a single prime contract with lump sum proposals, requiring contractors to have an Unlimited general contractor license classification. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements to the institution's mechanical systems, with specific focus on heating and cooling distribution piping and upgrading the building management system. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Nash Correctional Institution, and sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on August 7, 2025, in Raleigh, NC. Contractors must obtain complete project plans and specifications by depositing $100, which will be fully refundable if documents are returned in good condition within 10 days after the bid date. Bidders are required to submit a cash deposit or certified check for 5% of the proposal amount and will need to demonstrate compliance with state licensing requirements.

The procurement opportunity mandates minority business participation, requiring bidders to include specific forms identifying their minority business involvement. Contractors must be registered in Sam.gov and will be subject to performance and payment bond requirements covering 100% of the contract price. Payment will be structured with 95% of monthly estimates disbursed, with final payment contingent upon project completion and acceptance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the infrastructure upgrade suggests a substantial investment in modernizing the correctional facility's mechanical systems. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities, providing flexibility in the procurement process. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days after the scheduled closing time, ensuring a comprehensive and competitive bidding environment. Potential contractors should carefully review all documentation and meet the mandatory participation and licensing requirements to be considered for this state contract opportunity.