NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by North Carolina State University and will receive and publicly open sealed proposals from prequalified bidders for the construction of Phase 3 of the University Towers project in Raleigh, NC.  Sealed bids will be delivered to Administrative Services III Building (2601 Wolf Village Way, Raleigh, NC 27607) and then read aloud.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Phase 3 of the ongoing University Towers Renovations project on NC State University’s campus, which will consist of miscellaneous repairs to the existing parking deck.  These parking deck repairs will serve to correct deficiencies in the existing deck structure, code, and ADA improvements, and will bring lighting, telecom, and striping up to current university standards.  This phase is planned to begin in the Autumn of 2024 and will be completed by Summer of 2025.

The bid opening process will be as follows:

• Thursday, December 12, 2024: Sealed bids will need to be dropped off in a box at the NCSU Administrative Services III Building Lobby – 2601 Wolf Village Way, Raleigh, NC 27607.  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 2:00 pm – No bids or supplemental documents will be accepted after the bid closing.
• Bid opening will be at 2:30 pm 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 30 minutes after bid delivery time, promptly at 2:30 pm.
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://flblum.zoom.us/j/81266768166?pwd=FdxgEZ6LX1YMSosWWabhsdgskZ3bGQ.1 .
Meeting ID:
812 6676 8166
Passcode:
207702
Join by Phone:
+1 646 558 8656

Bid Opening in Person:
Meeting Location:
Administrative Services III (AS3),
2601 Wolf Village Way,
Raleigh NC 27607.
Meeting Time:
December 12, 2024, at 2:30 pm.

Prebid Meeting:
Blum Construction will be hosting a virtual prebid meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, beginning at 4:00 pm.
Meeting Link:
https://flblum.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-moqDovE9Qkn45kkegBAi0sadndj3sx .
*Please register at the above link prior to the meeting date.

Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following bid packages:

Bid Package
BP0300
Bid Package Description
Structural Repairs (Concrete)
Estimated Budget
$1,500,000.00

Bid Package
BP0400
Bid Package Description
Masonry
Estimated Budget
$250,000.00

Bid Package
BP0550
Bid Package Description
Metals (Misc. Steel / Stairs & Rails)
Estimated Budget
$6000,000.00

Bid Package
BP0781
Bid Package Description
Spray Fireproofing
Estimated Budget
$30,000.00

Bid Package
BP0742
Bid Package Description
Metal Wall Panels & Rainscreens
Estimated Budget
$700,000.00

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

RFI Questions are due Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 4:00 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 The North Carolina State University places on minority and HUB participation.  There is an established 20% 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, and 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 5:00 pm on the day before the bid to Blum Construction Company, 4020 Westchase Blvd, Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27607, 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.php .  For more information contact Lauren Ashley ([email protected] or 336.816.9328)