Solid Waste Building Renovation Project

The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina is requesting bids on renovation of the Solid Waste Building at 455 Grove Street under ITB COF1517016, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through on August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (in-person attendance required or bids will be deemed non-responsive).

The scope includes construction of a new women's locker room, renovation of the existing men's locker room, renovation of the break room area, and all associated architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety modifications within the existing building footprint. All work must comply with the 2018 North Carolina Building Code and ADA accessibility standards. The facility will remain occupied and operational during construction, requiring coordination with City departments and minimal disruption to daily operations. The estimated contract duration is 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

This is a lowest-responsive-responsible-bidder procurement. Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina General Contractor License. Pre-bid submittals include a 5% bid bond, non-collusion and debarment certifications, three project references, financial condition certification, pending litigation disclosure, and subcontractor lists. Post-award requirements include 100% performance and payment bonds and certificates of insurance with minimums of $1 million general liability per occurrence, $2 million aggregate, $1 million auto liability, and statutory workers' compensation. A liquidated damages clause of $1,000 per calendar day applies for delays beyond substantial completion. Retainage is 5% until 50% completion, then 2.5% thereafter, with a one-year workmanship warranty from final completion.

The contract is funded solely from City of Fayetteville General Fund/Local Funds with no federal funding; Davis-Bacon and federal Buy American provisions do not apply. The written question deadline is August 18, 2026 by 5:00 p.m., with responses posted August 20. Award is anticipated September 14, contract execution September 24, and Notice to Proceed October 1, 2026.