Renovation of a multi-residential development in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

Scope of work will consist of renovations and modernization of existing project and includes, but is not limited to, the following items: 1. Provide new dual sensor smoke alarm detectors. 2. Provide new exterior emergency buzzer/strobe in elderly units. 3. Provide all other work as shown or indicated on plans, in the Project Manual and as required by Codes and the authority having jurisdiction. Contractors attending the Pre-Bid Conference must have on a mask, at all times, and that mask must cover both the nose and mouth at all times. Contractors are to notify bids@stognerarchitecture.com of their intent to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting so that the Owner is aware of the likely number of attendees. The Pre-Bid Meeting may be held outside, if necessary to allow for adequate Social Distancing. Questions that arise from the Site Visits are to be directed to the Architect at bids@stognerarchitecture.com. All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws governing their respective trades, whether or not Federal Funding is involved. North Carolina's Permanent Rules for the Lead Based Paint Hazard Management Program for Renovation, Repair and Painting (LHMP-RRP); 10A NCAC 41C.0900, became effective 11-01-2010. These rules and the associated General Statutes REQUIRE Certification of Prime Contractor, Renovators, Dust Sampling Technicians and firms conducting renovation, repair and painting for compensation that disturbs lead based paint in housing or child occupied facilities built before 1978. 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. Five Percent shall be based on the maximum bid price, ie: Base Bid plus Unit Prices plus Contingency Allowance plus All Add Alternates. 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 (10) days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law. (Bid Bond not required if bid is less than $100,000.00.) Refer to provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages indicated in the project manual must be paid on this project. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond will be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Performance and Payment Bond not required if Bid is less than $100,000.00. Payment will be made on the basis of ninety percent (90%) of monthly estimates and final payment made upon completion and acceptance of work.