Structural Floor Modification and Manufacturing Space Conversion Piedmont Propulsion

The contract involves modifying approximately 14,000 square feet of existing storage spaces on the first and basement levels at the Piedmont Propulsion facility to create manufacturing areas. The scope includes dismantling and reinstalling the recessed steel framing at a higher elevation with new steel columns and footings as needed, followed by constructing new steel floor decking and a concrete slab to match the existing perimeter slab. The project is set for completion within 180 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $750 per day for delays. Bidders must be licensed under North Carolina law, submit a 5% bid bond, and provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The solicitation emphasizes a 10% M/WBE subcontracting goal and mandates attendance at a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 28, 2025. The procurement process is a sealed bid, with the award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, based solely on price, with no specific evaluation criteria or technical scoring detailed. Bids are due by November 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM, to the City of Winston-Salem’s purchasing office, and must be submitted as sealed physical documents; no electronic submission options are indicated. The contract documents do not specify particular clauses from FAR or other regulations but are governed by North Carolina statutes and local procurement policies, emphasizing licensing, bonding, and adherence to project timelines and goals.