Tate Turner Kuralt Fire Alarm Replacement

UNC Chapel Hill is requesting sealed bids for complete demolition and replacement of the fire alarm system at Tate Turner Kuralt building, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026 via Zoom. All contractors must hold a proper North Carolina General Contractor's license (intermediate or unlimited).

The scope encompasses demolition of existing fire alarm panels, devices, and cabling and installation of new fire alarm panels, devices, and cabling to establish a complete and operational fire alarm system. A single prime contract is being sought. Electronic plans, specifications, and contract documents are available from the design firm, Quality Consulting Engineers, upon email request to djones@qualityconsultingengineers.com. The designer is Donnie Jones, PE.

The contract requires bid bonds and payment and performance bonds. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per day. Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent of monthly estimates, with final payment upon completion and acceptance of work. No bid may be withdrawn after September 30, 2026 for a period of 30 days. Public bid opening will occur immediately following the 11:00 a.m. deadline at Giles F. Horney Building, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Pre-bid meeting attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. UNC Chapel Hill reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.