NOTICE TO BIDDERS RFB 25-092 Sealed proposals will be received by Wake County Procurement Services, in Suite 2900, Wake County Justice Center, 301 McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, up to 2:00 p.m., October 28, 2025, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for providing labor, material and equipment entering into the construction of the Wake County Second Street Place located at 5010 Second Street, Raleigh, NC 27609. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 5010 Second Street, Raleigh, NC 27609. Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Alternate Bids for Preferred Products. An open public meeting will be held on October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. following the Pre-Bid. The meeting is to identify preferred brand alternates and their performance standards pertinent to this project. In accordance with GS133-3, the following preferred brand item is being considered as an Alternate by the owner for this project: Preferred Alternate E-1A: Solar Photovoltaic Equipment – Provide the Owner preferred alternate for all solar photovoltaic equipment and start up services, including but not limited to: solar photovoltaic panels, power optimizers, combiners, and inverters with SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. being the Owner's preferred manufacturer. An electronic copy of the contract documents (PDF) may be obtained from Accent Imaging free of charge beginning September 30, 2025. Printed copies of the plans and specifications may be purchased from Accent Imaging online or at (919)782-3332. Plans may be accessed for viewing and download at http://www.planscope.com/. Questions or substitution requests should be directed to Natalya Anissimova, at natalya@esse-architects.com. Wake County provides minorities and women equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of its construction program consistent with NCGS §143-8. Bidders shall comply with the requirements of the Wake County Minority Business Enterprise Program, as outlined in Section 00 5000 of the Project Manual. No bid may be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Signed: COUNTY OF WAKE By: Tommy Moorman Senior Project Manager Facilities Design & Construction DESIGNER: Esse Architects, PA 632 Pershing Road Raleigh, NC 27608