ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by project manager until 1:00 pm, on February 25, 2026, at J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, 300 Enola Road, Morganton, North Carolina 28655, for the construction of the DHHS J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center campus fire alarm upgrades, at which time and place bids will be opened and read. Complete plans and specifications for this project can be obtained in pdf format free of charge from Progressive Architecture Engineering, P.C., (919) 682-2870, asmith@weareprogressive.com, during normal office hours after February 2, 2026. Hard copies will not be issued. The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. PRE-BID MEETING An open pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders and vendors on February 11, 2026 at J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, 300 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655, 1:00 pm. To identify preferred brand alternates and their performance standards that the owner will consider for approval on this project. Attendance at this conference is strongly recommended. Designer: Progressive Architecture Engineering, PC 800 Taylor St, Suite 9a-154, Durham, NC 27701. 919-682-2870 Owner: NC DHHS 3026 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-3026. 919-855-4873 IPL0309615 Feb 1 2026