Renovation of a transportation facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a transportation facility.

The work consists of providing solar kits that will be installed to our enhanced transit sites and will power real-time arrival signs. Please see the attached spec sheets and scope provided for this project. Bidding Documents include this Invitation To Bid, and the following attached forms: Form of Proposal sample contract, Sales Tax Report, MBE form, and General Conditions. The bidding documents also include the plans and specifications, and any Addenda issued prior to receipt of bids. All requirements and obligations of the Bidding Documents are hereby incorporated by reference into the Contract Documents and are binding on the Successful Bidder upon award of the contract. Each Bidder by submitting his Bid represents that he has read and understands that Bidding Documents and his Bid is made in accordance therewith; and Bidder agrees to be bound by the terms and requirements set forth in the Bidding and Contract Documents; that he has visited the site, has familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed herein, and has correlated his observations with the requirements of the proposed Contract Documents. Unless all Bids are rejected, Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance and the time specified in the Bid Form for the performance of the Contract. With each request for Bidding Documents supply the following information: Company name, contact person, street address, phone number, and email address for Bidding point of contact; N.C. contractor's license with limitation and classification; indicate if the firm will be a Prime bidder, Supplier or Sub-Contract. Bidders will be required to show evidence that they are licensed to perform the work in the Bidding Documents as required by North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 87 and the Instruction to Bidders. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid and shall be subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders. Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina Sections 143-128.2 and 143-131, and in accordance with City policy, the City of Raleigh encourages and provides equal opportunity for certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) to participate in all aspects of the City's contracting and procurement programs to include Professional Services; Goods and Other Services; and Construction. The prime contractor will be required to identify participation of DBE businesses in their Bid, and how that participation will be achieved. Furthermore, the City's goal is to contract or sub-contract thirteen percent (13%) of the contract amount to certified DBEs on Federal Transit Administration funded projects. Question Deadline 10/25/2024 All related questions should be directed to and bidding information may be obtained by emailing sara.tromba@raleighnc.gov. October 30, 2024 Questions Answered By Addendum