North Carolina Department of Revenue Fire Alarm System Upgrade Project

The North Carolina Department of Administration is requesting sealed bids on a fire alarm system upgrade at the North Carolina Department of Revenue building in downtown Raleigh, with proposals due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at 401 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.

The scope spans all seven floors of the building covering approximately 300,000 square feet and involves replacement of existing fire alarm notification devices with new fire alarm notification appliance circuit panels installed throughout hard and decorative ceilings. Existing fire alarm control panels and detection devices remain in place and are not in scope. New systems and devices must be installed prior to demolition of the old system.

General contractors must hold an Unlimited Building license classification under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1, with an exception for licensed Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical contractors on public buildings where general construction does not exceed 25 percent of total construction value.

Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis with a five percent bid deposit or bond. Successful contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Payment is made at 95 percent of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance of work. Bids may not be withdrawn after closing for 30 days.

Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents are available for inspection and electronic download from NV5, the project administrator. Contact Mary Perello at Mary.Perello@NV5.com or 919-695-4200. Sealed proposals are addressed to Mr. Robert Winston at the SCO Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.