Renovation of an educational facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license as required under the state laws governing their respective trades. The bidder shall identify on its bid proposal the minority business participation it will use on the project. Forms are included within the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Failure to complete these forms is grounds for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2c Effective 1/1/2002.) CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE: General contractors are notified that Chapter 87, Article 1, General Statutes of North Carolina, will be observed in receiving and awarding general contracts. General contractors submitting bids on this project must have license classification for unlimited general construction. A contractor that superintends or manages construction of any building, highway, public utility, grading, structure, or improvement shall be deemed as "general contractor" and shall be so licensed. Therefore, a single prime project that involves other trades will require the single prime contractor to hold a proper General Contractors license. In the case of separate prime or dual bidding, Plumbing, mechanical and electrical prime contractors are notified that General Statutes Chapter 87, Articles 2 & 4, will be observed in receiving and awarding plumbing, mechanical and electrical contracts. BID SECURITY: 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. BONDING REQUIREMENTS: 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. AWARD OF THE CONTRACT: No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days. The Bidder shall guarantee its Bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of the opening. Award of this contract is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of Central Piedmont Community College. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids. OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED: The owner reserves the right to cancel this Notice Inviting Bids at any time, and further reserves the right to reject all submitted bids, without giving any reason for such action, at its sole discretion and without liability. All costs incurred by Bidders, as a result of preparing Bids under this Notice Inviting Bids, shall be the sole responsibility of each Bidder. This Notice Inviting Bids creates no obligation upon the OWNER to enter into a contract. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All communications relative to this PROJECT shall be directed to Michael Lawler no later than seven (7) days prior to opening of the Bids at the following address No bid may be withdrawn after the opening of bids for a period of 30 days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Completion Date: May 24, 2023