RFP for rehabilitation of former EMS building for use as the gaston community center

The Town of Gaston, located in Franklin County, North Carolina, is seeking competitive proposals for a rehabilitation contract to transform a former EMS building at 224 Craige Street into a community center. The comprehensive renovation project involves extensive interior and exterior improvements, including installing new insulated glass panel garage doors, remodeling bathrooms for increased capacity and accessibility, adding kitchen cabinets and granite countertops, installing skylights, replacing flooring, upgrading electrical systems, and implementing safety equipment. Bidders must submit two complete proposal copies with original signatures by February 2, 2026, at 10:30 am, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 10:00 am at Gaston Town Hall. The project requires a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal format that includes itemized costs for building-related work, site improvements, design work, construction fees, and a detailed construction schedule. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, understanding of building and safety codes, ability to complete the project by December 28, 2026, and the qualifications of the design and construction team.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability ($1,000,000), Comprehensive General Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence), and Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence), with the Town of Gaston named as an additional insured. While no specific budget allocation is mentioned, the project involves substantial renovations to approximately 4,500 square feet of space, including HVAC system installation, stairlift implementation, and parking area repaving. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and retains flexibility in the procurement process. Proposals will remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from the submission deadline, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda, including clarifications issued on December 18, 2025, regarding commercial kitchen equipment specifications and optional bid alternates.