NOTICE TO BIDDERS

 

Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by the City of High Point and will receive and publicly open sealed proposals from prequalified bidders for the construction of the Center for Active Adults project in High Point, NC. Sealed bids will be delivered to the High Point Parks & Recreation Division at 136 Northpoint Avenue, High Point, NC 27262 and then read aloud.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Construction of a new Senior Center, called Center for Active Adults, with the aim being to re-house programs currently offered at the Roy B. Culler Jr. Senior Center (currently located at the former Oak Hollow Mall) and allow for new offerings and opportunities for active adults, ages 50 and up. This new center will house various lounge areas serving different purposes, large multipurpose space, storage areas, a catering kitchen, art studio, office & conference space and a fitness area & studio with a walking track. Exterior scope to include relocation of community garden, new pickleball court, paving and all associated sitework.

The bid opening process will be as follows:

• Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Bids will need to be dropped off in a box at the Conference Room of the High Point Parks & Recreation Division at 136 Northpoint Avenue, High Point, NC 27262. All sealed bids will be required to be placed in a sealed envelope labeled with the required details listed in the bid manual.

• Receipt of bids will officially close at 1:00 pm – No bids or supplemental documents will be accepted after the bid closing.

• Bid opening will begin one hour after bid closing time and will be publicly read out loud. The bid opening will be held both in person and via video conferencing. We will go systematically by bid package until all qualified bids are read.

Bid Opening Via Zoom:
Video conferencing will begin for bidders to join one hour after bid delivery time.
Zoom Meeting:
https://flblum.zoom.us/j/82679920094?pwd=yvraOVQMxr1qu6QMa2lyy6Ap3Viovp.1
Meeting ID:
826 7992 0094
Passcode:
269564
Join by Phone:
+1 646 931 3860 

Bid Opening in Person:
Meeting Location:
High Point Parks & Recreation Division –
Conference Room
(136 Northpoint Ave.,
High Point, NC 27262) 

Networking Session:
Blum Construction will be hosting a Networking Session on Monday, April 28, 2025, beginning at 11:30am. Prequalified bidders are encouraged to attend.

Meeting Location:
City Lake Park Events Center |
600 W. Main Street,
Jamestown, NC 27282

*Please contact [email protected] to RSVP. 

Prebid Meeting:
Blum Construction will be hosting a virtual Prebid Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, beginning at 4:00 pm.  

Meeting Link:
https://flblum.zoom.us/meeting/register/GEkKJMUARouRaXMfG6xzuw

*Please register at the above link prior to the meeting date.

Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following bid packages:

Bid Package
BP0100
Bid Package Description
General Trades
Estimated Budget
$180,000.00

Bid Package
BP0300
Bid Package Description
Concrete
Estimated Budget
$490,000.00

Bid Package
BP0400
Bid Package Description
Masonry
Estimated Budget
$265,000.00

Bid Package
BP0500
Bid Package Description
Structural & Misc. Metals
Estimated Budget
$805,000.00

Bid Package
BP0622
Bid Package Description
Millwork & Casework
Estimated Budget
$102,000.00

Bid Package
BP0710
Bid Package Description
Waterproofing & Caulking
Estimated Budget
$49,500.00

Bid Package
BP0744
Bid Package Description
Siding & Soffits
Estimated Budget
$642,000.00

Bid Package
BP0750
Bid Package Description
Roofing
Estimated Budget
$519,000.00

Bid Package
BP0762
Bid Package Description
Metal Wall Panels
Estimated Budget
$517,000.00

Bid Package
BP0810
Bid Package Description
Doors, Frames & Hardware
Estimated Budget
$10,000.00

Bid Package
BP0833
Bid Package Description
Coiling Doors
Estimated Budget
$7,500.00

Bid Package
BP0840
Bid Package Description
Curtainwall, Storefront & Glazing
Estimated Budget
$183,000.00

Bid Package
BP0925
Bid Package Description
Framing, Drywall & Ceilings
Estimated Budget
$758,000.00

Bid Package
BP0960
Bid Package Description
Flooring
Estimated Budget
$126,000.00

Bid Package
BP0965
Bid Package Description
Rubber Sports Flooring
Estimated Budget
$130,000.00

Bid Package
BP0990
Bid Package Description
Painting
Estimated Budget
$56,000.00

Bid Package
BP1000
Bid Package Description
Specialties – Turnkey
Estimated Budget
$18,000.00

Bid Package
BP1022
Bid Package Description
Operable Partitions
Estimated Budget
$43,000.00

Bid Package
BP1140
Bid Package Description
Kitchen Equipment
Estimated Budget
$31,000.00

Bid Package
BP2100
Bid Package Description
Fire Protection
Estimated Budget
$84,000.00

Bid Package
BP2200
Bid Package Description
Plumbing
Estimated Budget
$274,000.00

Bid Package
BP2300
Bid Package Description
HVAC
Estimated Budget
$670,000.00

Bid Package
BP2600
Bid Package Description
Electrical
Estimated Budget
$543,000.00

Bid Package
BP3100
Bid Package Description
Earthwork
Estimated Budget
$495,000.00

Bid Package
BP3212
Bid Package Description
Paving
Estimated Budget
$342,000.00

Bid Package
BP3218
Bid Package Description
Pickleball Court Finishes
Estimated Budget
$71,000.00

Bid Package
BP3231
Bid Package Description
Fences
Estimated Budget
$50,000.00

Bid Package
BP3234
Bid Package Description
Pedestrian Bridge
Estimated Budget
$80,000.00

Bid Package
BP3290
Bid Package Description
Landscape & Site Furnishings
Estimated Budget
$45,000.00

Bid Package
BP3300
Bid Package Description
Site Utilities
Estimated Budget
$522,000.00

Additional packages may be added and deleted by the Owner and Construction Manager.

RFI Questions are due Thursday, May 8, 2025, @ 5:00 pm.

RFI Questions regarding the bid should be in writing and emailed to [email protected] on the RFI submission form located in the bid manual and this project’s plan room; Questions submitted after the noted RFI deadline will not be answered.

Blum Construction has a long-standing commitment to maximize minority and other HUB participation on all our projects, and we recognize the importance City of High Point places on minority and HUB participation. There is an established 15% 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, disaggregation of bid packages, break out of materials and equipment to support cash flow.

No facsimile or email submissions are permitted. Sealed bids must be received prior to the bid opening time at the location noted above. Sealed bids can be mailed but should arrive before 4:00 pm on the day before the bid to Blum Construction Company, 2601 Pilgrim Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, Attention: Lauren Ashley. Blum will receive, open and read publicly all bids received.

Bids will only be accepted from prequalified bidders. Contact [email protected] for information on prequalifying. The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to add prequalified bidders. The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all bids. No facsimile or email submissions are permitted.

Information can be obtained through our online plan room at https://www.flblum.com/subcontractors/. For more information contact Lauren Ashley ([email protected] or 336.816.9328).