Pullen Park Community Center - Window Renovations

The City of Raleigh is seeking sealed bids for window renovations at the Pullen Park Community Center located at 408 Ashe Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina. The primary procurement involves comprehensive window replacement, including removal and proper disposal of existing windows and doors, and installation of new energy-efficient windows and exterior doors. The project requires full compliance with local building codes and safety/egress regulations, and includes sealing, trimming, flashing, and finishing work. An add alternate option exists for replacing two storefront doors at the North-West and South-West entrances. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, with questions due by November 26, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Sealed bids are due December 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., to be delivered in person or by mail to the City of Raleigh Engineering Services Department. The contract duration is specified as ninety consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with bids to be submitted as a single lump sum including all labor, materials, equipment, and permitting fees.

The City has established a goal to contract fifteen percent of the total contract amount to certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) for construction projects over $300,000 or contracts over $100,000 with state funding. Bidders must submit comprehensive MWBE documentation, including an Acknowledgment of MWBE Policy form and an Identification of MWBE Participation form, with incomplete submissions rendering the bid non-responsive. Insurance requirements are substantial, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, and builder's risk coverage matching the total bid price. The City will be named as an additional insured, and no bid may be withdrawn for forty-five days after the opening time. Sales tax will be reimbursable, with the City entitled to obtain refunds from North Carolina for taxes paid on building materials. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the detailed insurance and MWBE requirements suggest this is a significant municipal infrastructure project.