Pitt CC New Welding Building

The state of North Carolina, through Pitt Community College, is seeking bids for the construction of a new one-story welding building on the college's main campus in Winterville, North Carolina. The project, identified as SCO ID #22-25191-01A, will involve the construction of a 30,057 square foot facility to include beginning and advanced welding labs, a robotics testing lab, classrooms, faculty offices, storage areas, and other support spaces. The project will be a single prime contract under the general category, and sealed bids from pre-qualified bidders will be received by Pitt Community College until 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A pre-bid meeting will be held on April 19, 2024, to address project-specific questions and identify any preferred brand alternates. Bids must include a 5% bid deposit, and the successful bidder will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Payment will be made based on 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment upon completion and acceptance of the work.

The project is funded by the state and will be subject to requirements for the use of minority business participation. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. The procurement opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available budget for the project is not specified.