Fletcher Stair Replacement at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

The City of Raleigh is soliciting informal, single prime construction bids for the Fletcher Stair Replacement project at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, located at 2 East South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The scope of work involves the demolition of three existing stairs and the installation of a new ADA-compliant ramp in the vicinity of the Fletcher Theater. All construction must adhere to current North Carolina building codes, manufacturer requirements, and generally accepted construction practices. The selected contractor is required to provide a project schedule 14 days in advance of starting work to avoid conflicts with venue events and must obtain a Certificate of Compliance for demolition. Bids must be submitted as a single lump sum by 3:00 pm on December 3, 2026, and must include one signed original, one electronic PDF version on a USB flash drive, and three paper copies. Awarded contractors must furnish a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price within 10 days of notification and maintain insurance as specified in the project manual. Compensation is provided via partial payments on NET 30 terms, with a retainage of 5 percent until the project is 50 percent complete, potentially reducing to 2.5 percent. The contract includes a one-year warranty against faulty workmanship or materials following final acceptance.