Rowan Community Center Storage Building

Rowan County, North Carolina is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for construction of an agricultural storage facility at the Rowan Community Center located at 1935 Jake Alexander Boulevard W, Salisbury, NC 28147. The project scope includes construction of an unconditioned slab-on-grade storage building with heating for winter freeze protection, selective structure demolition, site improvements incorporating asphalt and concrete paving, and installation of HVAC, electrical, and structural systems. Bidders must be licensed general contractors in North Carolina and must identify major subcontractors for mechanical, electrical, and HVAC work prior to bid submission. The contract includes two optional alternates: Alternate No. 1 for pre-manufactured skylights and Alternate No. 2 for an additional structural bay with overhead door, with unit prices required for in-place concrete paving, asphalt paving, and lean concrete fill. Key deadlines include an optional pre-bid meeting on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rowan Community Event Center; a question submission deadline of May 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. through General Prime Contractors only; a final addendum posting on June 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.; and sealed bid submission due June 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rowan County Administration Building, 130 W. Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. The successful contractor must complete all work within 160 calendar days from notice to proceed, or incur liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day.

Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond and, upon contract award, provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount along with comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation as required by North Carolina law. No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are specified in the procurement documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Extra work is permitted at cost plus a maximum of 15 percent markup for subcontractors and 5 percent for the general contractor, while contract reductions must include a 5 percent credit in addition to cost of work. Progress payments will be made at 95 percent of certified amounts, with full payment possible after 50 percent completion if work quality remains satisfactory. The County retains the right to reject all bids, waive informalities, and delay acceptance of alternates for up to 30 days. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement notice.