Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Haw River, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; 12,203-square-foot, two-story above grade pre-engineered storage facility; and pre-engineered storage facility.

The building is approximately 12,203 SF. It consists of a two-story steel frame structure with CMU and metal panel veneers. The building houses offices and general meeting spaces. The project also includes civil and landscape disciplines as identified in the contract documents Bids will be received for Single Prime. All proposals shall be lump sum. The meeting is also to identify preferred brand alternates and their performance standards that the owner will consider for approval on this project. In accordance with General Statute GS 133-3, Specifications may list one or more preferred brands as an alternate to the base bid in limited circumstances. Specifications containing a preferred brand alternate under this section must identify the performance standards that support the preference. Performance standards for the preference must be approved in advance by the owner in an open meeting. Any alternate approved by the owner shall be approved only where (i) the preferred alternate will provide cost savings, maintain or improve the functioning of any process or system affected by the preferred item or items, or both, and (ii) a justification identifying these criteria is made available in writing to the public. In accordance with GS133-3 and SCO procedures the following preferred brand items are being considered as Alternates by the owner for this project: A. Mechanical Controls by Allerton company B. Fire Protection by Simplex company Justification of any approvals will be made available to the public in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to bid date All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license as required under the state laws governing their respective trades. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on some bank or trust company, insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, of an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal, or in lieu thereof a bidder may offer a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the bid executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law. A performance bond and a payment bond will be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent (95%) of monthly estimates and final payment made upon completion and acceptance of work. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Addendum #1 has been issued. Addendum #2 has been issued.