Station X Fire Department Building

Moore County is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a fire department building and pole barn at 1052 J Dowdy Road, Carthage, North Carolina under IFB #2027-01, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The scope is design and construction of a complete fire department station and associated pole barn facility. All materials must be new and of industry standard quality with manufacturer warranties. The bidder must hold an active North Carolina General Contractors License, be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State, and maintain minimum insurance coverage of $2 million general liability, $2 million auto liability, and $5 million umbrella coverage. Performance and payment bonds will be required prior to contract execution. The contractor must comply with E-Verify requirements for all employees and ensure subcontractor compliance.

The bid packet must include a signed bid form acknowledging any addenda, a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid price, a list of subcontractors, notarized non-collusion and E-Verify affidavits, and a W-9 form. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bid considering quality, performance, and time specified for performance, with recommendation presented to the Moore County Board of Commissioners for approval. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days following proposal opening. The County reserves the right to cancel and terminate any resulting contract without penalty upon 45 days' notice.

Written questions are due August 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with the subject header "IFB 2027-01." Addenda will be posted to the County website within 24–48 business hours after the question deadline. Sealed bids may be mailed via FedEx or UPS or hand-delivered to the Moore County Purchasing Department.