Stallings Elementary School Roof Renovation

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive roof renovation project at Stallings Elementary School (Bid No. 6-97648064) in Stallings, North Carolina. The procurement encompasses removal and replacement of existing roof systems, including low-slope roof areas requiring modified bituminous membrane installation, metal roof maintenance and fastener replacement, gutter and downspout removal and replacement, EIFS wall repairs and pressure washing, and miscellaneous roof-related work such as curb raising, gas line painting, electrical conduit replacement, and condensation line support installation. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years in business and obtain approval from at least two specified roof manufacturers to install premium roof systems with twenty-year non-prorated liability warranties. All work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations, OSHA requirements, and North Carolina building codes. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the school site, with sealed bids due by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the UCPS Facilities Department, 201 Venus Street, Monroe, North Carolina 28112. The contract will be awarded as a single prime contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with award contingent upon submission of required qualifications, a 5% bid bond, and acceptance by UCPS. The successful contractor must complete all work within a contractor-estimated number of calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond the completion date.

The project includes a $50,000 contingency fund for unforeseen conditions and requires contractors to implement minority business enterprise (MBE) participation goals with minimum 10% MBE utilization when applicable, supported by good-faith documentation. All materials must be new unless otherwise specified, and the contractor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, public liability, automobile liability, and builders risk insurance. UCPS will retain 5% of each payment up to 50% project completion, with potential release of retainage upon satisfactory performance. The contractor must provide a two-year warranty on all work and coordinate with UCPS-employed roof observation services throughout construction. The base bid must include a 10% contingency allowance for non-specific items, with unit prices available for additional work such as fire-treated wood blocking installation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials.