VIPER - NEW CEDAR CREEK SITE BUILD

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for the construction of a new Cedar Creek site (HP-1044) and the decommissioning of an old tower site in Cumberland County, North Carolina. This project is part of the Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders (VIPER) network and involves the installation of a 380-foot self-support lattice tower in Fayetteville. The project must be completed within approximately three months of the award, with a total contract value exceeding 1,000,000 dollars. The technical requirements specify that the tower must be designed according to ANSI/TIA-222-G-2, the 2018 North Carolina Building Code, and ASCE 7-10, with a design capacity not exceeding 95 percent with all loading. The scope includes the installation of structural steel members, a stainless steel cable fall protection system, and adherence to specific wind speed and seismic criteria. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for labor and materials and submit three customer references. Award selection will be based on the best value to the state, evaluating factors such as cost, vendor support, and completeness. The contract is governed by North Carolina General Terms and Conditions and requires compliance with E-Verify and fair employment policies. All deliverables must be approved by the Contract Manager, and payment is contingent upon successful inspection and acceptance of the goods and services. The vendor is responsible for all construction means and methods, including site security from the start of construction until completion.