Town of Valdese – Draughn Aquatic Center Structure

The Town of Valdese, located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, is seeking bids for the construction of the Draughn Aquatic Center Structure project. The project involves modifications to the exterior wall adjacent to the pool, installation of a pre-engineered aluminum framing with a membrane structure over the pool and pool deck, and the installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in the new structure. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete the work. Sealed bids must be submitted by October 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for October 3rd, and questions are due to the design team by October 10th. An addendum will be published on October 17th, and the bid opening will take place on October 22nd. Bidders must be properly licensed contractors in North Carolina and submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the base bid. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

The project is open to all invited general contractors, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The successful bidder will be required to provide payment and performance bonds, each in the sum equal to 100% of the contract value. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the owner has not indicated the presence of any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The bid documents do not include a specific budget range or award value, but the successful bidder must complete the project within a specified number of consecutive calendar days after the notice to proceed.