Prequalification Ad Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by Iredell County and is seeking to pre-qualify construction trade contractors to submit bids for furnishing labor, materials, equipment and tools for Phase 2 of the Iredell County Farmers Market project in Troutman, NC. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The goal of this project is to allocate space on the existing Iredell County Fairgrounds for a new Regional Farmers Market in Troutman, NC. This phase of the project will include the setting of the PEMB market, which will include spaces for roughly 30 vendor stalls, restrooms, concessions area, storage areas, and conference room & office spaces. Site specific work will include demolition, earthwork & utilities, paving and landscaping. Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following bid packages: BP0100 General Trades | $195K BP0300 Concrete | $185K BP0400 Masonry | $260K BP0622 Millwork | $25K BP0742 Siding | $297K BP0810 Doors, Frames & HW | $25K BP0833 Coiling Doors | $105K BP0840 Aluminum Storefront & Windows | $150K BP0920 Drywall | 135K BP0950 Acoustical Ceilings | $25K BP0960 Flooring | $37K BP0966 Epoxy Flooring | $110K BP0990 Painting | $65K BP1000 Specialties & Accessories | $57K BP1073 Awnings | $95K BP1140 Kitchen Equipment | 145K BP1220 Window Treatments | 10K BP1334 Pre-Engineered Metal Building | $1.2M BP2100 Fire Protection | $71K BP2200 Plumbing | $170K BP2300 HVAC | $215K BP2600 Electrical | $580K BP3100 Earthwork | $330K BP3212 Asphalt Paving | $300K BP3213 Concrete Paving | $190K BP3231 Fencing | $12K BP3290 Landscape | $15K BP3300 Site Utilities | $450K Additional packages may be added and deleted by the Owner and Construction Manager. Additional details regarding a Project Information Session are forthcoming and will be announced at a later date. Blum Construction has a long-standing commitment to maximize minority and other HUB participation on all our projects, and we recognize the importance Iredell County places on minority and HUB participation. There is an established 10% MWBE participation goal on this project. Historically underutilized and minority business participation is strongly encouraged. If MWBE subcontractors require assistance with bonding or payment terms, please let us know. Blum Construction has the ability to create custom solutions to support a successful project outcome. Examples of Trade Partner Support include quick pay arrangements, modified insurance limits, bonding access or alternative bonding solutions, joint check agreements, prequalification assistance, disaggregation of bid packages, alternate options for financial statements prequalification requirements, break out of materials and equipment to support cash flow. Prequalification forms can be obtained through our online plan room at https://www.flblum.com/subcontractors/. Completed prequalification forms should be submitted to Lauren by March 5, 2026. For any questions, please contact Lauren Ashley (lauren.ashley@flblum.com). Target bid date is April 2026. IPL0304689 Jan 13 2026