Student Activity Center Storage Addition

Cleveland Community College is seeking bids for a Student Activity Center Storage Addition project located in Shelby, North Carolina. The construction project involves approximately 1,650 square feet of new storage space, specifically focusing on enclosing an existing open loading dock area on the southern end of the Jack Hunt Campus Center Building. The procurement will require comprehensive construction services, including demolition of concrete, installation of new steel column footings, electrical systems, HVAC upgrades, sprinkler systems, and an overhead coiling door. Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM on October 23, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for October 9, 2025, in the Jack Hunt Building. Complete project plans and specifications will be available from LS3P Associates, Ltd. after October 1, 2025, and accessible only to prime bidders. Contractors must possess proper licensing under North Carolina State laws and be prepared to meet the project's 120-calendar-day completion timeline, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays.

The contract includes specific minority business participation requirements, with a 10% goal for state building projects. For contracts under $300,000, the owner must make a good faith effort to solicit minority bids, while contracts over $300,000 require more comprehensive minority business participation documentation. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, comprehensive general liability insurance, and property insurance. Additional contract requirements include obtaining necessary permits, coordinating inspections, and adhering to specific site use conditions such as working 5 days per week from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on a tobacco-free campus. While the exact contract value is not specified, the project's scope and complexity suggest a significant investment in campus infrastructure improvement. Contractors should be prepared to provide on-site facilities such as porta-johns for construction workers and demonstrate compliance with all specified technical and administrative requirements.