Site work for a communication facility in Wilmington, North Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a communication facility.

Bids will be received for single prime construction contract. Bidders should clearly indicate on the outside of the bid envelope or in the subject line of electronic submittal, "Bid Proposal for: C-1544 Radio Communications and Mass Notification System-(Tower and Equipment Construction Project), Port of Wilmington and Port of Morehead City", their NC General Contractor's License Number and that the bid is for "Single Prime Bid". The project includes furnishing materials, labor and equipment identified in the contract documents to perform all work associated with the design and construction related to the provision of an Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) Project 25 (P25) radio communications system to support the law enforcement security and public-safety communications across NC Ports properties. Additionally, provide a private commercial digital two-way radio solution to support NC Ports Operations to efficiently share business critical voice communications. The proposed communications system shall provide enhanced, two-way wireless communications capabilities to the users identified in this Request for Proposal, replacing the existing radio communications system at NC Ports properties. Further the work shall include training, warranties, cutover from the existing system and removal of the existing radio system as part of this contract. This work shall be coordinated with the infrastructure civil works (by others) constructing the communications tower and other civil works intended to receive the proposed radio system equipment. Written questions may be submitted by e-mail no later than April 26, 2021 in order to receive a response to all potential bidders prior to the bid opening. Contractors shall notify by e-mail, mpayne@dewberry.com their intent to perform a site visit in order to receive instruction for protocols and parking on site. Contractors shall note that two advertisements are being advertised related to the radio communications project at the North Carolina State Ports Authority. This contract relates to the radio system design and construction only. The owner reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities.