HOKE COUNTY, NC
Request for Proposal
Construction Services
for
HOKE AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM (HATS)
OVERHEAD DOORS
1. Overview
Hoke County is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to supply and install six (6) overhead bay
doors with fully automated operation, including motors, tracks, and control systems. Each door must
operate via remote activation and wall-mounted control buttons, ensuring safe and reliable opening and
closing.
The project includes:
• Supply of six (6) commercial-grade overhead bay doors
• Motors, tracks, and necessary hardware for full automation
• Installation of doors, motors, tracks, and controls
• Integration with wall-mounted control buttons and remote activation devices
• Testing and demonstration of fully operational doors
2. Site Visit
A mandatory site visit will be held to allow vendors to take measurements and verify site conditions.
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: HATS Facility 189 CC Steele Rd. Raeford NC 28376
Contact: C. Andrew Jacobs II, cjacobs@hokecounty.org
Vendors must attend the site visit to be eligible to submit a proposal. Measurements, structural
conditions, and access considerations must be verified during this visit.
3. Submission Requirements
Proposals must include:
1. Itemized pricing for each overhead bay door, motors, tracks, automation hardware, installation
labor, and any applicable materials, permits, or electrical work
2. Proposed timeline for delivery and installation
3. Warranty information for doors, motors, and installation
4. References for similar projects completed in the last 5 years
5. Licensing and certifications, including NC Licensed General Contractor if applicable, and any
certifications related to door installation, electrical work, or automation
All proposals must clearly indicate: "Hoke County – Automated Overhead Bay Doors Proposal"
4. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Category
Criteria
Points
Cost
Competitiveness and completeness of itemized pricing
40
Schedule
Ability to complete installation in a timely manner
20
Quality & Warranty Door and automation system quality, manufacturer warranty 20
References
Evidence of successful similar installations
10
Licensing & Compliance Proper licensure and adherence to NC codes
10
5. Submission Instructions
Proposal Deadline: June 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM
Delivery Method: Bids will be unsealed on June 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM, no bids will be received after this
time.
Vendors who do not attend the mandatory site visit will not be considered.
For questions regarding this RFP or the site visit, contact: C. Andrew Jacobs II, cjacobs@hokecounty.org
The following clauses are for inclusion into procurement documents, but can also be inserted into contractual agreements. However, additional clauses and
certification may be required for contractual agreements.
ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
1. Record Retention. The Contractor will retain, and will require its subcontractors of all tiers to retain, complete and readily accessible records related in
whole or in part to the contract, including, but not limited to, data, documents, reports, statistics, leases, subcontracts, arrangements, other third party
Contracts of any type, and supporting materials related to those records.
2. Retention Period. The Contractor agrees to comply with the record retention requirements in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.334. The Contractor shall
maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this Contract for a period of at not less than three (3) years after the date of termination or
expiration of this Contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this Contract, in which case records shall
be maintained until the disposition of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto.
3. Access to Records. The Contractor agrees to provide sufficient access to FTA and its contractors to inspect and audit records and information, including
such records and information the contractor or its subcontractors may regard as confidential or proprietary, related to performance of this contract in
accordance with 2 CFR § 200.337.
4. Access to the Sites of Performance. The Contractor agrees to permit FTA and its contractors access to the sites of performance under this contract in
accordance with 2 CFR § 200.337.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT(ADA)
The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps, with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., which
requires that accessible facilities and services be made available to persons with disabilities, including any subsequent amendments to that Act, and with
the Architectural Barriers act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4151 et seq., which requires that buildings and public accommodations be accessible to
persons with disabilities, including any subsequent amendments to that Act. In addition, the contractor agrees to comply with any and all applicable
requirements issued by the FTA, DOT, DOJ, U.S. GSA, U.S. EEOC, U.S. FCC, any subsequent amendments thereto and any other nondiscrimination
statute(s) that may apply to the Project.
CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
The contractor agrees:
a. to use privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of any equipment, materials or commodities procured,
contracted for or otherwise obtained with funds granted, guaranteed, loaned, or advanced by the U.S. Government under this agreement, and which may be
transported by ocean vessel, shall be transported on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, if available. 46 U.S.C. § 55305, and U.S.
Maritime Administration regulations, “Cargo Preference – U.S.-Flag Vessels,” 46 CFR Part 381.
b. to furnish within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of
loading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, ‘on-board’ commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment
of cargo described in 46 CFR § 381.7(a)(1) shall be furnished to both the recipient (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills-of-lading)
and to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590; and
c. to include these requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract when the subcontract may involve the transport of equipment, material,
or commodities by ocean vessel.
CHANGES TO FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Federal requirements that apply to the Recipient or the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto may change due to
changes in federal law, regulation, other requirements, or guidance, or changes in the Recipient’s Underlying Agreement including any information
incorporated by reference and made part of that Underlying Agreement; and
Applicable changes to those federal requirements will apply to each Third Party Agreement and parties thereto at any tier.
CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The following Federal Civil Rights laws and regulations apply to all contracts.
The Contractor and any subcontractor agree to comply with all the requirements prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin of the
Title VI of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, as amended 52 U.S.C 2000d, and U.S. DOT regulation “Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the
Department of Transportation – Effectuation of the Title VI of the Civil rights Act, “49 C.F. R. Part 21 and any implementing requirement FTA may issue.
1 Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements.These include, but are not limited to:
a) Nondiscrimination in Federal Public Transportation Programs. 49 U.S.C. § 5332, covering projects, programs, and activities financed under 49 U.S.C.
Chapter 53, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, or age, and prohibits
discrimination in employment or business opportunity.
b) Prohibition against Employment Discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964,” 49 CFR Part 21, and 49 U.S.C. § 5332, prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
2 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. and implementing
Federal regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” 49 C.F.R. part 25
prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.
3 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age. The “Age Discrimination Act of 1975,” as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq., and Department of Health and
Human Services implementing regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” 45
C.F.R. part 90, prohibit discrimination by participants in federally assisted programs against individuals on the basis of age. The Age Discrimination in
Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq., and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) implementing regulations, “Age Discrimination
in Employment Act,” 29 C.F.R. part 1625, also prohibit employment discrimination against individuals age 40 and over on the basis of age.
4 Federal Protections for Individuals with Disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.,
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in programs, activities, and services, and imposes specific requirements on public and
private entities. Third party contractors must comply with their responsibilities under Titles I, II, III, IV, and V of the ADA in employment, public services, public
accommodations, telecommunications, and other provisions, many of which are subject to regulations issued by other Federal agencies.
Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity
The Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, the Agency agrees to comply with all applicable Federal civil rights laws and implementing
regulations. Apart from inconsistent requirements imposed by Federal laws or regulations, the Agency agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
§ 5323(h) (3) by not using any Federal assistance awarded by FTA to support procurements using exclusionary or discriminatory specifications. Under this
Contract, the Contractor shall at all times comply with the following requirements and shall include these requirements in each subcontract entered into as
part thereof.
1. Nondiscrimination. In accordance with Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with
applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.
2. Equal Employment Opportunity. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., Title I of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq.; and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all
applicable equal employment opportunity requirements, without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex (including sexual orientation). In
addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
3. Age. In accordance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (U.S.
EEOC) regulations, “Age Discrimination in Employment Act,” 29 C.F.R. part 1625, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6101 et
seq., U.S. Health and Human Services regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial
Assistance,” 45 C.F.R. part 90, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and
prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any Implementing requirements FTA may issue.
4. Disabilities. In accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq., and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. §
5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any
implementing requirements FTA may issue.
5. Federal Law and Public Policy Requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that Federal funding is expended in full accordance with the U.S.
Constitution, Federal Law, and statutory and public policy requirements: including, but not limited to, those protecting free speech, religious liberty, public
welfare, the environment, and prohibiting discrimination.
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