RFB for edgecombe county detention center POD cleaning and painting

Edgecombe County is requesting bids for cleaning and painting services at the Edgecombe County Detention Center with bids due November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the detention center facility.

The scope covers cleaning and painting of one complete pod (the Yellow Pod) and additional defined areas including the Medical Area and Segregation Area. The contractor must furnish all equipment, materials, tools, licenses, certifications, transportation, labor, and supervision necessary for completion. Work is performed at the Edgecombe County Detention Center, 3005 Anaconda Road, Tarboro, North Carolina.

Bidder qualification requirements include mandatory attendance at the pre-bid meeting, current proper licenses and certifications, submission of three references (preferably from similar detention or institutional facilities), and completion of the attached Cost Proposal Sheet with separate itemized line items for cleaning and painting of each designated area. All contractors must maintain general liability insurance of at least $1 million from a North Carolina-licensed carrier and provide workers' compensation coverage within ten days of award. Compliance with federal and state affirmative action and fair employment requirements is required.

Edgecombe County reserves the right to investigate bidder qualifications and cancel the contract with fifteen days' written notice if work is unsatisfactory or off schedule. Written questions and comments must be submitted no later than November 12, 2026 by 10:00 a.m. to stanliverman@edgecombeco.com. Bids must be submitted in writing to Stan Liverman, Maintenance Director, P.O. Box 10, 201 St. Andrew Street, Room 264, Tarboro, NC 27886.