University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to perform LED Lighting Safety Upgrades to the Jackson Parking Deck. The project involves the demolition and removal of existing lighting fixtures and the installation of new lighting fixtures, surge protective devices, emergency lighting circuits, and exit signs throughout the parking deck. The work is to be completed under a single prime contract, and the project manual details the required scope, schedule, and bid submission process. Bids are due by 2:00 pm on October 2, 2024, and a pre-bid meeting will be held on September 18, 2024. Contractors must have a North Carolina general contractor's license in the electrical classification and have a permanent office within 150 miles of the project. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, and pricing will be a lump sum with bid security of 5% required. Payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract price will also be required.

This opportunity has a minimum 10% goal for participation by minority or socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. No incumbent vendors or contractors are listed, and the available budget or award value is not specified. The project will require integration with the existing parking deck infrastructure and systems, and liquidated damages of $200 per day will be assessed for work not completed by the construction calendar deadline.