North Carolina Department of Public Safety

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive heating and cooling distribution piping replacement and Building Management System (BMS) upgrade project at Nash Correctional Institution. This is a single prime contract with lump sum proposals, requiring a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, which is a critical attendance requirement for bidder eligibility. Sealed bids are due on June 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with contractors required to submit a 5% bid bond or cash deposit. The project involves extensive infrastructure upgrades, including piping replacement and modernization of the facility's heating and cooling distribution systems. Bidders must possess a North Carolina general contractor's Unlimited license classification and be registered in Sam.gov. Contractors will need to complete a Minority Business Participation form and understand that payment will be processed at 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment contingent upon project completion and acceptance.

The procurement opportunity appears to have specific requirements for minority business participation, suggesting potential set-aside or preferential considerations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must be properly licensed under North Carolina state laws and demonstrate compliance with local regulatory requirements. Upon contract award, successful bidders will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds, indicating the project's significant scope and financial commitment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure upgrade suggests a substantial investment in modernizing the correctional facility's mechanical systems. Project documents are available for inspection at multiple locations, including the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction - Central Engineering and various online plan rooms, with electronic copies obtainable through a designated email contact. The procurement process emphasizes rigorous vendor qualifications, technical competence, and adherence to state procurement guidelines.