RE-BID: North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is soliciting sealed proposals for a security netting installation project at the Caldwell Correctional Center located in Lenoir, NC. This single prime contract requires contractors to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for complete security netting implementation. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, at 1 PM at the project site, with failure to attend resulting in bidder disqualification. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including warranty information, at least two references for similar projects, and samples of proposed netting and rope border. The bid is identified by SCO # 24-28362-01 and NCDAC JOS # 4604, with sealed proposals due by Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond or cash deposit with their proposal, and the successful bidder will be required to secure a 100% performance and payment bond. Project specifications and plans will be available electronically from the engineer upon email request.

The procurement includes specific Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation requirements, mandating that contractors submit forms documenting minority business participation and complete either Affidavit A or B. Bidders must demonstrate capability through relevant project references and technical specifications of proposed security netting. Payment terms indicate that 95% of monthly estimates will be disbursed, with final payment contingent upon project completion and acceptance. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities, with bid withdrawal prohibited for 60 days following the bid closing time. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation requirements and performance bond suggest a significant project investment. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Camden County and Charlotte City, indicating a potential multi-site or regional implementation strategy for the security netting solution.