ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by by Kent Yelverton, PE – NC State Fair Manager, until 1:00 PM on Wednesday December 10, 2025, at NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 4285 Trinity Road, Gate 9, Raleigh, NC 27607 Administration Building for the construction of the Flower Show Building Replacement at which time and place bids will be opened and read. Complete plans and specifications for this project can be obtained from Accent Imaging, www.accentimaging.com or www.planscope.com, 8121 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617, 800-280-0755 phone, 800-477-0755 fax after November 9, 2025. A refundable plan deposit of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) in cash, check payable to Accent Imaging, or credit card is required for each set. Contractor will be required to pay for all shipping. Contractors interested in bidding as prime bidders are required to attend the open mandatory pre-bid and preferred brand alternates meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 4285 Trinity Road, Gate 9, Raleigh, NC 27607, Administration Building. In accordance with GS 133-3 and SCO procedures, this meeting will identify the following preferred brand items, which are being considered as alternates by the owner for this project: Lock Cylinders by Assa Abloy or Medeco. The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. Architect: HH Architecture 1100 Dresser Court Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: 919-828-2301 Owner Representative: Andrew A. Meier NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 707-3238 IPL0288280 Nov 9 2025