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Pender County Schools in North Carolina is seeking bids for a comprehensive restroom renovation project at Pender High School located in Burgaw. The procurement is structured as a single prime lump-sum contract for interior renovations involving four grouped boys' and girls' restrooms, a staff toilet room, and water fountains. Specific project scope includes slab demolition, fixture relocation, replacing toilet partitions and accessories, updating finishes, ceilings, mechanical grilles, electrical and lighting fixtures, and installing code-compliant interior graphics and branding elements. Bidders must be North Carolina-licensed general contractors with a minimum two-year history performing similar work and capable of providing three references from comparable projects. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Pender High School, with final bids due December 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pender County Schools Operations Building. The project timeline includes a Notice of Award anticipated for January 13, 2026, contract execution on February 12, 2026, and a Notice to Proceed on February 16, 2026, with Substantial Completion targeted for August 7, 2026.

The contract includes specific requirements for minority business enterprise participation, mandating good faith efforts to achieve a verifiable 10 percent minority business enterprise goal. Bid security of five percent is required, either in cash, certified check, or bid bond, with a 45-day bid validity period. Performance and Payment Bonds covering 100 percent of the contract amount are mandatory upon award. The project includes a $25,000 contingency allowance and several alternates related to electric water heaters, resinous matrix terrazzo flooring, and additional north corridor wall work. Contractors must comply with E-Verify employment authorization requirements and be responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local tax documentation. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for delays in both Substantial Completion and Final Completion. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and multiple alternates suggest a significant investment in modernizing the school's restroom facilities.