North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the obsolete conventional fire alarm systems in Dormitories D, E, F, and G at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW). The project requires full demolition of the existing 1994 systems and installation of new addressable fire alarm systems, including all associated design, materials, labor, equipment, and testing. The contract will be awarded as a single‑prime, lump‑sum award; bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 4 Nov 2026 and submit sealed proposals by 2:00 PM on 19 Nov 2026. Licensure, performance and payment bonds, and a 5 % bid deposit are required. • Scope: complete removal of legacy fire alarm hardware and installation of modern addressable fire alarm system in four dormitory buildings. • Location: NCCIW, 1034 Bragg Street, Raleigh, NC 27610. • Contract type: single‑prime, lump‑sum, sealed‑proposal solicitation (Invitation for Bid). • Mandatory pre‑bid conference: 4 Nov 2026, 9:00 am, NCCIW Administration Building Conference Room. • Bid submission deadline: 19 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm (hand‑delivered or mailed). • Required bonds: 5 % bid deposit (cash or bid bond), 100 % performance and payment bonds. • Licensing: General contractor license (Intermediate or Unlimited) or qualifying trade licenses per NC statutes. • Payment: 95 % of monthly estimates, final payment upon completion and acceptance.