Wilkes Community College

Wilkes Community College, located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, is seeking sealed proposals for the WCC Emergency Services Driving Pad project (SCO# 24-27729-01A) within Watauga County. The procurement is for a single prime contract involving comprehensive renovation and expansion of a parking lot, with specific requirements including demolition, pavement milling, grading, erosion control, full depth reclamation pavement, miscellaneous utilities and concrete work, and installation of guard rail and gates. Bidders must be general contractors with an intermediate highway license classification and must submit a 5% bid security in the form of a cash deposit, certified check, or bid bond. The solicitation requires bidders to include a minority business participation form and mandates a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price. An open pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 10 AM in Room 141 of WCC Thompson Hall to address project-specific questions and bidding procedures. Sealed proposals will be received until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Room 219 of WCC Thompson Hall, with the project design completed by Westcott, Small & Associates, PLLC from Greensboro, NC.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority business participation, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Payment will be structured based on 95% of monthly estimates, with final payment contingent upon completion and acceptance of work. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project involving parking lot renovation, utility work, and infrastructure improvements suggests a significant capital investment. The project appears to be focused on enhancing emergency services infrastructure at Wilkes Community College, with potential implications for improving training and operational capabilities. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement process emphasizes competitive bidding, local economic participation, and infrastructure development within the Watauga County region.