NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is soliciting lump sum, single prime bid proposals for generator upgrades at the NC Zoological Park in Asheboro, North Carolina. The project scope involves the demolition and replacement of generators and the installation of new automatic transfer switches at three primary locations. The base bid covers work at the Veterinary Hospital and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, while Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 cover the Greenhouse complex and Desert Pavilion, respectively. The selected contractor will provide all labor and materials to install three owner-provided generators and automatic transfer switches, including the transportation of equipment from onsite storage and the necessary electrical distribution modifications. All bidding general contractors must hold a valid Electrical Contractors license and comply with Chapter 87, Article 1 of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to Levin Jones by 2:00 PM on November 17, 2026. Required bid security includes a cash deposit or bid bond of 5 percent of the proposal amount, and the successful awardee must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price. Payment will be issued at 95 percent of monthly estimates, with the final payment released upon completion and acceptance of the work. Project plans and specifications are provided by Dewberry Engineers Inc.