PREQUALIFICATION
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Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager at Risk by Transylvania County Schools and is seeking to pre-qualify construction trade contractors to submit bids for furnishing labor, materials, equipment and tools for Phase 2 of the overall Transylvania County Schools Renovation Project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Phase 2 is to include significant renovations to as many as nine separate schools and district buildings within Transylvania County. Areas of work to include site and utility improvements, façade repairs and refinishing, roof replacements, structural repairs, extensive mechanical equipment replacement and associated controls work, replacement of aging electrical panels and switchgear, and construction of new secured lobbies. Work is scheduled to be phased across the various campuses and buildings, with an overall start in October 2026, and a scheduled completion in the summer of 2028.

Please note that this prequalification window is for all remaining work associated with this project. Due to the size, complexity, phasing, and schedule of the work, scopes may be bid as initial packages, with the possibility for additional schools to be added after awarding. Staffing and financial capacity for this project will be critical and will become a part of the bid evaluation process. Refer below for estimated budget ranges. Additionally, due to the magnitude, certain scopes of work may be bid as multiple packages (e.g., by school or groupings of schools) and may be awarded to separate contractors based on prequalification, bid evaluation criteria, and Owner and CM discretion. The Owner and Construction Manager reserve the right to bid additional scopes of work (e.g., additional schools or groupings of schools) of the overall project at a later date. Eligible bidders for potential future bids will be based on prequalification applications submitted during this window.

Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following bid packages:

Bid Package

BP0240

Bid Package Description

Demolition

Estimated Budget

$200K up to $325K

Bid Package

BP0300

Bid Package Description

Concrete

Estimated Budget

$150K up to $220K

Bid Package

BP0400

Bid Package Description

Masonry

Estimated Budget

$200K up to $525K

Bid Package

BP0500

Bid Package Description

Structural Steel

Estimated Budget

$110K up to $175K

Bid Package

BP0550

Bid Package Description

Misc. Metals, Awnings & Canopies

Estimated Budget

$60K up to $250K

Bid Package

BP0640

Bid Package Description

Cabinets & Casework

Estimated Budget

$70K up to $140K

Bid Package

BP0710

Bid Package Description

Waterproofing & Joint Sealants

Estimated Budget

$150K up to $320K

Bid Package

BP0724

Bid Package Description

Stucco / EIFS

Estimated Budget

$55K up to $150K

Bid Package

BP0750

Bid Package Description

Roofing, Gutters & Downspouts

Estimated Budget

$2M up to $3.6M

Bid Package

BP0810

Bid Package Description

Doors, Frames & Hardware

Estimated Budget

$230K up to $330K

Bid Package

BP0833

Bid Package Description

Overhead Coiling Doors

Estimated Budget

$35K up to $100K

Bid Package

BP0840

Bid Package Description

Storefront, Glass & Glazing

Estimated Budget

$185K up to $450K

Bid Package

BP0925

Bid Package Description

Framing, Drywall & Ceilings

Estimated Budget

$1.25M up to $1.63M

Bid Package

BP0960

Bid Package Description

Flooring

Estimated Budget

$60K up to $115K

Bid Package

BP0990

Bid Package Description

Painting

Estimated Budget

$260K up to $520K

Bid Package

BP1000

Bid Package Description

Specialties

Estimated Budget

Up to $50K

Bid Package

BP2200

Bid Package Description

Plumbing

Estimated Budget

$170K up to $180K

Bid Package

BP2300

Bid Package Description

HVAC

Estimated Budget

$2.5M up to $17M

Bid Package

BP2600

Bid Package Description

Electrical & Low Voltage

Estimated Budget

$900K up to $2.4M

Bid Package

BP3100

Bid Package Description

Site Work, Paving & Utilities

Estimated Budget

$700K up to $850K

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

Additional information regarding a project information session is forthcoming and will be shared 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 Transylvania County Schools and the State of North Carolina 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, breakout 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 Monday, June 1, 2026. For any questions, please contact Lauren Ashley ([email protected]). Target bid date is July 2026.