N O T I C E TO B I D D E R S
Sealed proposals will be received by the DHHS Division of Property and Construction in
Raleigh, NC, in the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health Room 1501 up to 2:00 pm
June 18, 2026 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor,
material and equipment entering into the construction of DHHS – Public Health Lab Perimeter
Security Upgrades (SCO #22-25799-02A)
This security enhancement project for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human
Services Public Health Lab is designed to create a comprehensive and modern perimeter defense
system. By combining physical barriers, access control measures, and advanced surveillance
systems, the facility will be well-prepared to prevent unauthorized access and respond effectively
to potential security threats. The design prioritizes functionality and safety, ensuring the continued
operation of the PHL in a secure environment. Project elements include a new perimeter barrier
surrounding the facility with associated illumination and security structures (e.g. vehicle bollards)
as well as a new site entry configuration which includes an updated traffic flow pattern, guard
house, vehicle barriers, and security surveillance systems.
Bids will be received for a Single Prime Contract. All proposals shall be lump sum.
Pre-Bid Meeting
An open pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on May 26th at 2:00PM in the
North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health Room 1501. The meeting will address project
specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms.
Complete plans, specifications and contract documents may be obtained by those qualified as
prime bidders electronically by contacting info@hX.design. A printed copy of the bid documents
can be provided, upon deposit of One Thousand, Five Hundered dollars ($1,500) in cash or
certified check. The full plan deposit will be returned to those bidders provided all documents
are returned in good, usable condition within ten (10) days after the bid date.
NOTE: The bidder shall include with the bid proposal the form Identification of Minority Business
Participation identifying the minority business participation it will use on the project and shall
include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. Forms and instructions 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.)
All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license as required under the
state laws governing their respective trades.
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 Buildings.
NOTE--SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTS: Under GS 87-1, a contractor that superintends or manages
construction of any building, highway, public utility, grading, structure or improvement shall be deemed a
“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. EXCEPT: On public buildings
being bid single prime, where the total value of the general construction does not exceed 25% of the total
construction value, contractors under GS87- Arts 2 and 4 (Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical) may bid and
contract directly with the Owner as the SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTOR and may subcontract to other properly
licensed trades. GS87-1.1- Rules .0210
May 12, 2026
Issue: Bid Set
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
60 days.
The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
Designer:
Kevin Turner, AIA, human eXperience
401 Hawthorne Ln. Suite 110-124, Charlotte, NC 28204
980-288-5847
Owner:
Luke Hoff, DHHS Property and Construction
1910 Human Services Ln., Raleigh, NC 27607
May 12, 2026
Issue: Bid Set