Stantonsburg Town Hall Municipal Complex Project

The Town of Stantonsburg, located in North Carolina, is seeking a licensed general contractor to complete a comprehensive municipal complex renovation project at 312 S. Main Street. The project involves demolishing and remodeling a 5,700 square foot town hall building to consolidate municipal services, which includes modifications to council chambers, offices, public spaces, restrooms, and support areas. Specific deliverables include interior wall removal and replacement, new bathroom fixtures, break area renovations, exhaust and piping modifications, electrical panel updates, and fire rating improvements. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under a single-prime standard, with key evaluation criteria weighted as follows: understanding project requirements (10%), consultant team qualifications (30%), project experience and references (30%), proposed work and timeline (20%), and innovative cost-efficiency approaches (10%). Critical dates include a proposal submission deadline of January 13, 2025 at 5:00pm EST, with the town aiming to select a contractor by January 20, 2025, commence work by February 1, 2025, and complete the project by July/August 2025 for September 2025 occupancy. Turpentine Design is providing construction administration support throughout the project.

The procurement includes specific provisions for historically underutilized businesses (HUB), with a 5% bonus percentage for proposals from designated disadvantaged contractors and a mandatory minority business participation goal of at least 10% of total work value. The project is funded through two grant appropriations from the NC General Assembly and is estimated to fall below the $500,000 formal bid threshold. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid deposit via cashier's check, certified check, or bond. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive architectural and engineering drawings suggest a significant renovation scope encompassing architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system modifications. The Town reserves the right to reject any proposals and negotiate terms as needed, with the Town Manager expected to negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price that includes Cost of Work, Construction Management Fee, Contingency, and Bonds/Insurance costs. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in municipal building renovations, ability to maintain operational continuity during construction, and capacity to coordinate complex multi-trade renovation work.