NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Frank L. Blum Construction, in a Joint Venture with WC Construction, have been hired as the CM at Risk and will receive and publicly open sealed proposals from prequalified bidders for the construction of UNCSA Steven’s Center Renovation project located in Winston-Salem, NC.  Bids will be delivered to the Hanes Student Commons Building, Eisenberg Social Room 109, at Kenan Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 and then read aloud.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A renovation to the existing 1920’s Steven’s Center, a historic performing arts center.  Work includes exterior improvements to the skin (roofing, masonry/terra cotta, windows, and entrances); Interior work includes demo & reno of existing Lobby areas and back-of-house spaces (including structural, finishes, and FP/PM&E modifications). 

The bid opening process will be as follows: 

• Bids due: Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 am.
• Bids will need to be dropped off in a box at the Hanes Student Commons Building, Eisenberg Social Room 109, at Kenan Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 by 10:00 am. Receipt of bids will officially close at 10:00 am – no bids or supplemental documents will be accepted after the bid closing.  All sealed bids will be required to be placed in a sealed envelope labeled with the required details listed in the bid manual.

• Bid Opening will be held in person and via video conferencing. We will go systematically by bid package until all qualified bids are read.  We will close the bid opening and gather all bid information for our client and design team.

• Video conferencing will begin for bidders to join one hour after Bid Delivery Time, 11:00 am

Zoom meeting:  https://flblum.zoom.us/j/84007251074?pwd=TnNRcUhsaUN4YTEzdVBmRGdyNXNzdz09 .

Meeting ID:  840 0725 1074
Passcode:  692067
Join by phone:  +1 646 931 3860

Pre-Bid Meeting/Site Visit: 

• Location: 405 4^th St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
• Date/Time: Friday, February 02, 2024, from 10 am-11 am.
• RSVP to [email protected] .

2^nd Outreach Meeting: 

• Online: Register in advance at the link below:
  Meeting Date:  Thursday, February 08, 2024, from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
  Zoom meeting:            https://flblum.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuGhrDopGdeWXciVR2mN2IeQ7v8xECTz .

• In-Person:

Location:  2601 Pilgrim Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
Time:  5:30 pm-6:30 pm
RSVP to [email protected] .

Current bid packages are as follows: 

BP0100A
General Trades

BP0100B
General Trades 

BP0174
Final Cleaning 

BP0150
Temporary Hoist 

BP0154
Temporary Scaffolding, Swing Stage, & Platforms 

BP0240
Demolition & Abatement 

BP0300
Concrete 

BP0400
Masonry Back-up wall along 9th & 10th floors 

BP0421A
Terra Cotta Repair & Replacement

BP0421B
Brick repair, Replacement & Repointing

BP0510
Structural Steel 

BP0550
Misc. Exterior Steel 

BP0570
Monumental Stairs & Steel 

BP0571
Monumental Stairs – Ornamental Railing 

BP0622
Architectural Woodwork, Millwork, Cabinetry 

BP0750
Roofing, Coping & Metals & Roof Demo 

BP0781
Applied Fireproofing 

BP0790
Joint Sealants 

BP0810M
Doors, Frames, Hardware – Materials

BP0840
Glass & Glazing, Storefront, Windows – Exterior 

BP0920
Metal Stud Framing & Gypsum Paneling 

BP0924
Plastering 

BP0930
Tile 

BP0950
Acoustical & Specialty Ceilings 

BP0960
Carpet & Resilient Flooring 

BP0966
Terrazzo 

BP0990
Painting 

BP1014
Signage 

BP1028
Toilet Partitions and Bathroom Accessories 

BP1131
Appliances 

BP1220
Window Treatments 

BP2100
Fire Protection/Sprinkler 

BP2200
Plumbing 

BP2300
HVAC 

BP2600
Electrical 

BP2710
Structured Cabling, IT & Telecommunications 

BP2740
Audio-Visual 

BP3213
Sidewalk Replacement & Re-Grading – Marshall St 

RFI Questions are due Tuesday, February 06, 2024, by 4 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.

All Bidders are strongly encouraged to include opportunities for Minority Business participation wherever possible in their respective Bid submission.  Minority Business participation is a part of this contract and must comply with all requirements set forth in the Bid Manual.  MWBE forms are required as part of the bid submission.  The MWBE goal for this project is 25%. Blum and WC have a long-standing commitment to maximize minority and other HUB participation on all of our projects.  If MWBE subcontractors require assistance with bonding or payment terms, please let us know. 

No facsimile or email submissions are permitted.  Bids delivered prior to 2/22/2024, must be dropped off at our Blum W-S office at 2601 Pilgrim Ct.  Sealed Bids can be mailed but should arrive before 4:00 pm on the day before the bid, 02/21/2024, to Frank L. Blum Construction Company, 2601 Pilgrim Ct., Winston-Salem, NC 27106, Attention:  Sarah Neblett.

Bids will only be accepted from prequalified bidders.  

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.

Information can be obtained through our online plan room at https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/59138924ce945d0a00d24d59 .

For more information contact Sarah Neblett at 336-748-4407 or [email protected] .