ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00PM on May 6th, 2026, in the conference room at East Carolina University Facilities Engineering and Architectural Services Office at 1001 East 4th Street, Greenville NC 27858 for the construction of East Carolina University Todd Dining Crawlspace Renovation 24-28549-01A Code: 42436 Item: 302 at which time and place bids will be open and read. Briefly, and without force and effect upon contract documents, work is summarized as follows: This project consists of selective demolition and renovation to the Todd Dining Hall on East Carolina University Campus. The architectural work includes selective demolition and up-fit of approximately 7,030 sf in the crawlspace and 5,391 sf on the first floor, including new flooring and fixtures in the kitchen. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection to support the architectural renovations. And other Work indicated in the Contract Documents. Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be open for inspection in the offices of Davis Kane Architects, PA, 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Suite 250, Raleigh NC 27604 and at East Coast Digital – Minority Plan Room Provider 703 SE Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858, 252-758-1616. Digital documents may be obtained from Davis Kane Architects, PA, (919) 833-3737. Consideration will be given only to Bids of Contractors who are able to submit evidence showing they are properly licensed under "An Act to Regulate the Practice of General Contracting", ratified by the General Assembly on March 10, 1925. The Trustees of University of North Carolina reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. Bids will be received for single prime bid contracts. All Proposals will be lump sum. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on April 21st, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the conference room at East Carolina University Facilities Engineering and Architectural Services Office at 1001 East 4th Street, Greenville NC 27858. The meeting is also to identify preferred brand alternates and their performance standards that the owner will consider for approval on this project. In accordance with General Statute GS 133-3, Specifications may list one or more preferred brands as an alternate to the base bid in limited circumstances. Specifications containing a preferred brand alternate under this section must identify the performance standards that support the preference. Performance standards for the preference must be approved in advance by the owner in an open meeting. Any alternate approved by the owner shall be approved only where (i) the preferred alternate will provide cost savings, maintain or improve the functioning of any process or system affected by the preferred item or items, or both, and (ii) a justification identifying these criteria is made available in writing to the public. Justification of any approvals will be made available to the public in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to bid date. East Carolina encourages participation by MWBE firms and supports UNC system's policy of ensuring and promoting opportunities for minority businesses. Signed: Mrs. Gina Shoemaker, PE Director Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services East Carolina University IPL0331312 Apr 15 2026