RE-ADVERTISEMENT: North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is conducting a re-advertisement for a security netting project at the Caldwell Correctional Center located in Lenoir, NC. This procurement is a single prime contract with lump sum proposals for installing comprehensive security netting throughout the facility. The project requires detailed technical specifications, including specific netting and rope border samples that must be submitted with the bid. Bidders must provide two references for similar projects and demonstrate compliance with technical requirements. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was previously held on July 7th, with sealed bids due on August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract has a specified duration of 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date. Qualified bidders must be general contractors with an Unlimited license classification and must submit comprehensive documentation including warranty information, insurance details, and specific bid forms.

The procurement includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation requirements for contracts valued at $5,000 or greater, mandating that bidders submit forms identifying minority business participation and include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B. Bidders must provide a bid bond or cash deposit of 5%, and 100% performance and payment bonds will be issued upon contract award. Payment will be processed based on 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment contingent upon completion and acceptance of work. The project is designed by ms consultants, inc. from Columbus, OH, with the owner being the NC Department of Adult Correction in Raleigh, NC. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bonding and payment structure suggests a significant project investment. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.