Graham County Maintenance Office Services Division 14

The contract involves the construction of a new 2,520 square foot wood-frame maintenance office building in Robbinsville, North Carolina, with comprehensive sitework, utilities, and building systems. Bidding is open to licensed general contractors in North Carolina, requiring submission of a lump sum proposal accompanied by a 5% bid bond or certified check, along with specific minority business participation forms and affidavits. The procurement process is a sealed bid with a deadline of October 8, 2025, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Payment will be made based on 95% of monthly estimates with a 5% retainage, and performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract value are required. The project scope includes sitework, utilities, shell construction, interior finishes, and all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with all work governed by North Carolina statutes and licensing requirements. Digital plans and specifications are available upon request, and all project communications must be directed to the designated architect. No federal FAR clauses or specific evaluation criteria are incorporated; award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all statutory and procedural requirements. The contract documents do not specify detailed inspection, delivery schedules, or packaging standards, focusing instead on compliance with state law, licensing, bonding, and minority participation mandates.