Security Upgrades at City Hall

The City of Albemarle, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for interior security upgrades and renovation of City Hall office spaces across two phases, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on July 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Work is confined to interior office spaces in two phases: Phase One covers Economic Development and Planning Department areas, and Phase Two covers Administration and Public Utilities areas. The scope includes reconfiguration of architectural layouts to accommodate new offices, reception areas, conference rooms, and customer service spaces, along with modifications to mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems. All bidders must be properly licensed contractors in North Carolina and must provide Performance and Payment Bonds. Minimum insurance includes Workers' Compensation ($100,000 per injury / $500,000 policy limit), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 general aggregate), and Business Auto Policy ($1,000,000 combined single limit).

The contract is structured as a single-prime lump-sum agreement. Work must be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond substantial completion. The Base Bid Price must include a 10 percent owner contingency allowance; unused contingency funds return to the City via deduct change order. Bid security of 5 percent of the total bid price is required in the form of a bid bond, cash, cashier's check, or certified check. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days following bid opening.

The written question deadline is July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. local time. Bidders must submit non-collusion affidavits, Equal Opportunity Employment affidavits, and Minority Business Enterprise participation documentation. Construction documents were prepared by Creech & Associates, PLLC; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design by Optima Engineering, PA. Project location is 144 N. 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.