Camp Butner Training Center Army Combat Fitness Testing (ACFT) Fitness Area

CJ project number so they are linked: 2037273 The Camp Butner Army Combat Fitness Testing (ACFT) Fitness Area project consists of earthwork, exterior improvements, and utilities as indicated on the project drawings and manual to construct the ACFT event field(s). The fields include an artificial turf field and associated surrounding concrete paving, an asphalt paved running track, and associated site clearing, earth moving, and stormwater drainage utilities. The project alternates include an additional artificial turf field and associated surrounding concrete paving, concrete paved field(s), physical fitness stations and the Owner preferred alternates including preferred artificial turf manufacturer and physical fitness stations manufacturer. The project includes all other work as shown, indicated or reasonably implied on the drawings and/or specifications for a complete, first class job. Bids will be received for Single Prime. All proposals shall be lump sum. The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms. 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. In accordance with GS133-3 and SCO procedures the following preferred brand items are being considered as Alternates by the owner for this project: Alternate 1: Owner Preferred Manufacturers 1. Synthetic Turf - Base Bid: Manufacturer - SYNLawn San Diego 2. Synthetic Turf - Alternate 2: Manufacturer - SYNLawn San Diego 3. Fitness Equipment - Alternate 3: Manufacturer - Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Justification of any approvals will be made available to the public in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to bid date. NOTE: The bidder shall include with the bid proposal the form Identification of Minority Business Participation identifying the minority business participation it will use on the project and shall include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. Forms and instructions are included within the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Failure to complete these forms is grounds for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2c Effective 1/1/2002.) All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license as required under the state laws governing their respective trades. General contractors are notified that Chapter 87, Article 1, General Statutes of North Carolina, will be observed in receiving and awarding general contracts. General contractors submitting bids on this project must have license classification for "Unlimited Building" or "Unclassified". NOTE--SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTS: Under GS 87-1, a contractor that superintends or manages construction of any building, highway, public utility, grading, structure or improvement shall be deemed a "general contractor" and shall be so licensed. Therefore a single prime project that involves other trades will require the single prime contractor to hold a proper General Contractors license. EXCEPT: On public buildings being bid single prime, where the total value of the general construction does not exceed 25% of the total construction value, contractors under GS87- Arts 2 and 4 (Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical) may bid and contract directly with the Owner as the SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTOR and may subcontract to other properly licensed trades. GS87-1.1- Rules .0210 Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on some bank or trust company, insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, of an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal, or in lieu thereof a bidder may offer a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the bid executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law. A performance bond and a payment bond will be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent (95%) of monthly estimates and final payment made upon completion and acceptance of work. You may submit your bid package in advance of the opening date. Your sealed envelope will be held andunsealed at the bid opening time. If you wish to send your bid via US Mail, FedEx or UPS, please allow several days for delivery since the bid must be received (NOT postmarked) by the date and time stated in the solicitation. Project Name must be clearly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope You are not required to attend the bid opening, but if you plan to attend the public bid opening located at Joint Force Headquarters Cafeteria, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, plan to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance of the bid opening to allow time to process through the security gate, park and then gain access to the building. This notice along with picture identification is required to enter the security gate. Notify the guard at the gate that you are here for the CAMP BUTNER (ACFT) bid opening with Project Manager Drew Lequick. On arrival in the lobby, check in with the front desk and then meet in the cafeteria. Please note the gate guard nor the reception desk WILL NOT be allowed to accept packages of any kind. Point of contact: for questions regarding this project or the procedures described above is Drew Lequick, (984) 664-6073 No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 60 days. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

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Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete.