Robeson Community College – Career Technical Education Center - Fabricated Engineered Structures (Material and Erection)

Robeson Community College, in conjunction with Metcon, Inc. serving as Construction Manager, is procuring Fabricated Engineered Structures (Material and Erection) services through sealed bid solicitation BP1330 for the construction of a new Career Technical Education Center. The project scope includes constructing approximately 27,385 gross square feet of new building space with an additional 11,800 gross square feet of walled, partially covered exterior lab space designed to support teaching, community outreach, and industry partnerships. The facility will feature flexible configuration promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and student engagement while strengthening connections with local industry leaders and accommodating anticipated enrollment increases from the Public Schools of Robeson County's new Career Technical Education High School program. The building design incorporates sustainable energy initiatives utilizing Federal rebates to reduce energy demands while providing educational opportunities in the sustainable energy field. Prequalified first-tier contractors are required to submit sealed bids due Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Robeson Community College, Workforce Development Center, Room 1803, 5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, North Carolina 28360, with public opening and reading immediately following and simultaneous virtual opening via Zoom. A mandatory pre-bid and outreach meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location with virtual attendance available via Zoom, and a contingency re-bid is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM if necessary. Interested parties must request the prequalified bidders list from pre-qualification@metconus.com and may contact Tina Harris at tharris@metconus.com or 910-521-8013 for additional project information and bidding procedures.

The procurement advertisement does not specify set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions; however, Metcon strongly encourages minority subcontractors to participate in the project. No incumbent contractor information or current operator details were disclosed in the available documentation. The advertisement does not contain specific award values, budget ranges, or detailed funding sources and amounts, limiting visibility into the financial parameters of this procurement opportunity. Prequalification requirements must be obtained directly from Metcon prior to bid submission to ensure contractor eligibility. Evaluation criteria beyond prequalification status were not detailed in the available bid materials.