Renovation of Franklin County Sheriff NC-56

Franklin County, North Carolina is requesting proposals from qualified professional general contractors for construction renovation of two county buildings on NC-56 in Louisburg, with sealed lump-sum bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Firms with North Carolina offices paying unemployment and income taxes in North Carolina will receive preference over those without such presence.

The scope covers interior demolition, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, remodeling, low voltage, and access control services across Building 8146 (3,438 sq ft, Office) and Building 8148 (2,476 sq ft, Shop). Work includes selective demolition, flooring, suspended ceilings, gypsum board framing, doors and hardware, aluminum storefront entrance and sectional overhead doors, painting, casework, plumbing fixtures, new underground water service, HVAC systems, complete lighting replacement, structured cabling, access control rough-in, earthwork, chain-link fencing with automatic slide gate, and signage with roadway monument and landscape lighting. The Contractor must provide design, sizing, layout, and code compliance for electrical drawings (2020 NFC Code compliant), mechanical ductwork, heat pump selection and routing, water service sizing, door hardware and keying schedules, and fence and gate layout; all design costs are included in the lump-sum bid. Lead-based paint abatement is included; asbestos abatement will be completed by the County before award.

General contractors must maintain a valid North Carolina "Unlimited" license classification under Chapter 87, Article 1, General Statutes. Bid security of not less than 5% of the proposed amount is required as cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond executed by a North Carolina-authorized corporate surety using AIA Form A301. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the contract price. Bids remain valid for 60 days and cannot be withdrawn. Notice to Proceed is November 30, 2026, with substantial completion for Building 8146 and site work by March 22, 2027 (112 calendar days) and Building 8148 by April 26, 2027 (147 calendar days). Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day past completion. The Contractor must attend bi-weekly progress meetings throughout the contract. Insurance includes Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of $2 million general aggregate / $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Professional Liability of $1 million per occurrence when required; Franklin County must be named as additional insured.

Non-mandatory pre-bid meetings are October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Franklin County Administration Building and October 20 at 2:00 PM on-site; additional site visits are available upon request. Questions should be directed to Austin Barnes, Purchasing Agent, at ajbarnes@franklincountync.gov, bidproposal@franklincountync.gov, or (919) 496-3182 extension 1231. Award is anticipated within 30 days of bid due date at the next available Board of County Commissioners' meeting.