New Electrical Service Infrastructure - Fairgrounds

This solicitation issued by the Facility Services Director of Iredell County, North Carolina, seeks bids for replacing the existing decentralized electrical service infrastructure at the Iredell County Fairgrounds with a centralized, single-phase 120/240V, 1200-amp service distribution system. The current system consists of twenty separate service panels fed from multiple distribution points via current transformers mounted on poles. The project scope includes designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning a new consolidated electrical distribution service to improve overall system efficiency, reliability, and safety. The work is comprehensive, encompassing electrical panels, transformers, switchgear, LED lighting with controls, emergency power systems, grounding, and associated safety devices, all performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA standards, and applicable North Carolina building codes. The contractor is responsible for permitting, testing, training, documentation, and site cleanup, ensuring a turnkey delivery of a fully operational and code-compliant electrical system. Contract administration requires adherence to locally drafted contract clauses governing default, compliance, affirmative action, prohibition on retaliation, indemnification, termination, and others specific to Iredell County. The award will be made on a trade-off basis considering quality, performance, timing, and price, with evaluation factors including contractor qualifications, references, insurance coverage, and bid compliance. The solicitation encourages minority and small business participation but does not mandate socioeconomic certifications or federal ID registration. Contractors must use E-Verify for employee eligibility, maintain specified insurance coverages, and provide references and key personnel identification. Packaging and marking requirements emphasize proper handling and label-listing of electrical equipment. Payment is contingent upon successful delivery and final inspection by county officials at the Fairgrounds location. Bids must be submitted electronically by May 12, 2026, through the county procurement portal, with no formal contract value disclosed as award is pending bid submissions and evaluation. The contract includes a minimum one-year warranty and prohibits use of the county’s name in commercial advertising. Overall, this project represents a critical infrastructure upgrade designed to consolidate and modernize the fairgrounds’ electrical distribution system under stringent technical, safety, and administrative standards.