Walker Spivey Elementary Gym HVAC Replacement

INVITATION TO BID
Sealed proposals will be received in the Cumberland County Schools' Operations Center Plans Room,
810 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28306, until May 20th, 2026, at 11:15 am. At which time they will
be publicly opened and read aloud for the Walker Spivey Elementary Gym HVAC Replacement. The
general scope of work will consist of the installation of a new packaged heat pump for the main gym with
electrical and fire alarm as required.
Single prime proposals only will be received for all construction work. The Owner encourages participation by
minority businesses. Complete Bid Documents will be issued electronically to all interested and qualified
bidders. You may contact Locklear, Locklear & Jacobs, PLLC, PO Box 3119, Pembroke, NC 28372 (910-774-
9306) for additional information and electronic access to the drawings & project manual.
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the site. Contractors interested in bidding shall meet at
11:00 am on May 6th, 2026, at Walker Spivey Elementary School, 500 Fisher St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Requirements for bidding this project are as follows:
1. Three references from previously satisfied public-school customers of similar size, scope & timeframe.
2. Furnish NC License Number (G.S. Chapter 87 establishes licensing requirements for general, plumbing,
heating, electrical, and refrigeration contractors for construction projects costing $40,000 or more).
3. Insurance - The Contractor shall provide, as required by law, insurance for his employees. The Cumberland
County Schools assumes no liability for injuries or accidents related to the Contractual Agreement. The
Contractor shall furnish a certificate to the Owner (Cumberland County Schools) as a Proof of Coverage. The
Contractor shall maintain and pay the Insurance Coverage, which shall not be less than the following:
4. A. Workman's Compensation Statutory
Employers Liability $1,000,000
Owner/Officer must be included in coverage
B. General Liability (per person/per occurrence):
1. Bodily and Personal Liability $1,000,000/$2,000,000
2. Property Damage $1,000,000/$2,000,000 Aggregate
C. Automobile Liability (per person/per occurrence)
1. Bodily Injury $1,000,000
2. Property Damage: $1,000,000 Aggregate
D. Builder's Risk or Installation Floater Contract Amount*
5. Recruitment of minority business participation in accordance with G.S. 143-128.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
Blane Hunt, Planning and Construction Coordinator
Cumberland County Board of Education
P.O. Box 2357, Fayetteville, NC 28302