ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Southern Redwood Convenience Site IFB NO. 26-003 Sealed bids, so marked, will be received by the County of Durham Purchasing Division until 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, on October 21, 2025, in the Conference Room, Durham County Administrative Complex, 201 East Main Street, 7th Floor, Durham, North Carolina, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The work contemplated will include: Redevelopment of the Southern Redwood Convenience Site, which will include general site work to include demolition of the existing convenience center, earthwork, site erosion control and stormwater system development; site utilities to include new water supply well, new septic system and site electric; site improvements to include paved surfaces, retaining walls, concrete pads and plantings; a new two-story office building (complete with all furnishings); and ancillary site features to include a new swap shop, covered storage area, site communication and security system, site signage and fencing and other appurtenances. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on September 23, 2025, at 10:00 A. M. Eastern Time, at the Purchasing Conference Room, Durham County Administrative Complex, 201 East Main Street, 7th Floor, Durham, North Carolina 27701. All bidders who intend to bid are encouraged to attend. A Site Visit will be held at the site (105 Electra Road, Durham, North Carolina 27704) immediately following the Pre-Bid Conference. Instructions for submitting bids, specifications, and a complete description of the work involved and the apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment for which bids are invited can be examined at the office of the (Smith Gardner, Inc., 14 N. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-828-0577); and at the following locations: Durham Equal Opportunity and Equal Assurance Office Durham, North Carolina 27701 NC Institute of Minority Economic Development Durham, North Carolina 27701 info@theinstitute.org Construct Connect Cary, North Carolina content@constructionconnect.com This project is funded in part with federal assistance and is subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). All iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project must comply with applicable BABA sourcing requirements. Questions concerning administrative matters should be directed to Delta Farrington, Senior Procurement Specialist at (919) 560-0054 or via email at purchasinggroup@dconc.gov. Plans and Specifications may be purchased for a non-refundable deposit of $350.00. Deposit checks shall be made payable to the "Smith Gardner, Inc.". Contractors may secure document sets after 8:30 A.M., until 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday at the office of the (Smith Gardner, Inc. 14 N. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603). The full deposit shall be returned to those Contractors who return the Specifications and Plans in good condition within ten (10) days after the date set for receiving bids. Plans and Specifications are to be returned to the office of the Architect/Engineer. Document can be issued electronically at no cost to the Contractor, by contacting Mike Brinchek at mike.smithgardnerinc.com or 919-828-0577 ext. 128. Contractors who bid must be licensed to do work in the State of North Carolina under the Act to Regulate the Practice of General Contracting. The Contractor's North Carolina License number shall be designated on the outside of the envelope containing the bid. A 5% bid security is required with each bid that equals or exceeds $300,000.00. Durham County will evaluate bids for responsiveness to the solicitation and responsibility of the bidder. A responsible bidder is one who has the technical capability, financial capacity, and past performance to perform the required work. Durham County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or minor irregularities, and to accept any bid that it deems in the best interest of the County. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.320(b)(1). The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, waive informalities, and/or accept such bid as appears in its judgement to be in the best interest of the County. IPL0271138 Sep 10 2025