INVITATION TO BID (ADVERTISEMENT) Pursuant to Section 143-129 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, proposals for Gaston County Sheriff Office UPS System Replacement will be received at or before 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, Gaston County Public Works, 420 E. Long Avenue, Gastonia NC 28054, at which time bids will be publicly opened. The project scope includes removing the existing UPS system and installing/testing/commissioning a replacement system. Prospective bidders can obtain a copy of the bidding documents and arrange a site visit by contacting Michael Lee at Michael.lee@gastongov.com, or by calling 704-862-6611. Emailed submissions are acceptable and encouraged. Gaston County encourages the participation of minority and historically underutilized business enterprises. Gaston County, North Carolina, reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award the contract in a manner deemed to be in the best interest of Gaston County. All Bidders are hereby notified that they shall comply with the Gaston County Minority Business Enterprise Program. MBE Requirements are included in the specifications.