Here is a summary of the RFP document: **Project Overview** The City of Gastonia, North Carolina is soliciting bids for the renovation of the Snyder Place Office. The project involves renovations to the existing office space, and bidders must be licensed contractors in the State of North Carolina. **Bid Submission** * Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Garland Business Center, Room 131, 150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052. * Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the proposal amount, either in cash or by certified check, or a bid bond executed by a corporate surety licensed under the laws of North Carolina. * Envelopes containing bids must be marked with the company's address, license number, and the project name. **Pre-Bid Conference** A pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the project location, 151 Snyder Place, Gastonia, NC 28052. **Bidding Documents** Bidding documents can be examined and purchased online through the Issuing Office's website at https://bidroom.duncan-parnell.com/. The cost of printed bidding documents will depend on the number and size of the drawings and project manual, applicable taxes, and shipping method selected. **Bid Evaluation** The award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. A responsible bidder is defined as one who has the requisite experience and ability, sufficient capital, facilities, and plant to perform the work successfully and promptly, and is in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the project. **City's Rights** The City of Gastonia reserves the right to reject any proposal for failure to comply with all requirements of the notice or contract documents, and to waive any minor defects or informalities at its discretion. The City also reserves the right to reject all proposals or award a contract that is in the best interest of the City.