Town Creek Indian Mound Visitor Center Improvements Rebid

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is requesting sealed bids for single-prime general construction of the Town Creek Indian Mound Visitor Center and Exhibits Improvements project, located at 509 Town Creek Mound Road, Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must submit the Identification of Minority Business Participation form with either Affidavit A or Affidavit B; failure to do so is grounds for bid rejection.

The scope encompasses a 7,644 heated-square-foot visitor center with renovated and new construction areas, including reception and retail, a small auditorium, exhibit areas, staff offices, mechanical and storage rooms, exterior-access bathrooms, and covered outdoor areas. Building construction type is V-B with A-3 occupancy classification. The general contractor must hold a Building Contractor-Unlimited license classification under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 1.

Sealed bids are lump-sum. Bid security equal to not less than 5% of the proposal amount must accompany each bid, either as cash deposit or certified check, or as a bid bond executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price are required upon award. Monthly payments will be made at 95% of estimates, with final payment upon completion and acceptance. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days after the scheduled closing time.

Electronic plans and specifications are available at no charge through the designer, in situ studio, at 704 North Person Street, Raleigh; printed sets require a $600 deposit (refunded within ten days of bid date if returned in good condition). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site. Questions are due by July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses provided by July 16 at 2:00 p.m. The construction project manager is Shannon Riley, PE, at the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.