NEW HANOVER COUNTY
REQUEST FOR BIDS
320 CHESTNUT UPFIT
RFB # 25-0293
Pursuant to GS 143-129, sealed bids addressed to David King, Senior Facilities Coordinator, New Hanover County Facilities
Management, 200 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 and marked “
320 Chestnut upfit w/mechanical scope: RFB # 25-0293
”
will be accepted until 3:00 PM EST, Thursday, December 19th, 2024, for the following work:
1.1 NHC 320 Chestnut 3
rd
upfit:
Work includes the interior office upfit of approximately 2500 sq. ft. and associated plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection system work as outlined in the attached drawings and specifications. Office upfit includes selective demolition, light gauge stud partitions and gypsum wall board, porcelain tile and carpet tile flooring, resilient wall base, interior painting, acoustic tile ceilings, interior aluminum storefront windows and door frames, flush wood doors, and architectural wood casework with solid surface countertops.
1.2 NHC 320 Chestnut 1
st
, 3
rd
and 5
th
floor mechanical replacement
Work also includes replacement of the existing HVAC system for the entire 3rd floor. Scope includes replacement of rooftop units serving 3rd floor. Major additional alternates include 1
st
and 5
th
floor HVAC system replacement.
1.3 NHC 320 Chestnut 1
st
, 3
rd
and 5
th
floor occupancy and public travel
Existing 1
st
, 3
rd
and 5
th
floors are and will be partially occupied. Upfit work will be adjacent to occupied and public access spaces. Construction activity should be limited to workspaces to minimize disruption of occupants. Employee occupants will be relocated during replacement of HVAC system, but some furniture and equipment may remain in the space. Limited Public access in adjacent spaces will require travel ways and safety exits to be maintained clear. Contractor to coordinate with Owner to schedule HVAC and upfit work.
The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud following the latest time for receipt of bids in the New Hanover County Facilities Management Office @ 200 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Bids will be received for a Single Prime Contract. Bidders must be properly licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statues.
Bidding Documents and Site Development Plans may be examined at the County’s Facilities Management Office
located at 200 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 during regular office hours or by contacting
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or visit
http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids/.
Persons requesting shipment of documents shall bear the additional, non-refundable cost of shipment, if applicable.
The County will conduct a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting promptly at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The meeting will be held onsite meeting in the lobby at 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 with access to the proposed site areas.
A Bid Bond Equal to 5% of the base bid price is required by all bidders. The successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment bonds equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after bid opening date.
The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined in the bid specifications, to subcontract 10% of the dollar value of the single prime contract to businesses owned and controlled by minorities.
The County reserves the right to waive any informalities, to reject any or all bids, and to accept that Bid or Bids which is in the best interest of the County.
Submit Bids by mail or in person to:
New Hanover County Facilities Management
Attn: David King, Sr. Facilities Project Coordinator
200 Division Drive,
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
The deadline for Receipt of Bids is 3:00 P.M. EST, Thursday, December 19th, 2024.
Submitted bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after the
3:00
deadline. Bids will be
recorded, evaluated and certified by the Architect.
Instructions for submitting Bids and complete requirements and information may be obtained by
visiting the
County’s
website:
https://www.nhcgov.com/bids.aspx
.
New Hanover County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to make the award
which will be most advantageous to the County.
Released: Thursday, November 14, 2024
