Overhead Door Replacement at Heavy Equipment Shop

The City of Raleigh Engineering Services Department, Facilities and Operations Division, is requesting sealed bids for turnkey replacement of twelve overhead doors at the Heavy Equipment Shop, with bids due September 23, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 26, 2026.

The scope includes demolition of existing door assemblies, replacement of all mounting hardware and low-voltage control wiring, and installation of new mechanical components, controls, and safety features for doors approximately 16.5 feet by 18 feet. Work must proceed sequentially, one bay at a time, with each bay secured and fully operational before demolition of the next begins. Bay doors cannot remain unsecured outside business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The contractor must provide all equipment including aerial lifts and is responsible for all permitting and inspections. New equipment must be compatible with existing electrical supply. Two alternates are available: Alternate #1 covers windows in the overhead doors and Alternate #2 covers side-mount operators/motors. The project location is 4120 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Bids shall be submitted as a single lump sum covering all labor, materials, equipment, and permitting fees, with an Owner's Site Conditions Allowance of $5,000 included. The contract term is 180 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The City will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Bidders must be licensed to perform construction work in North Carolina, comply with E-Verify requirements, and provide Iran Divestment Act certification. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Builder's Risk equal to the total bid price, with the City named as additional insured. Bids may not be withdrawn for 45 days after opening. Questions are due September 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.