Description
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is seeking a single‑prime contractor to replace three UPS battery strings (supporting an 825 kVA UPS) in the Eastern Data Center. The work includes removal of existing battery assemblies, installation of new battery strings, associated electrical connections, testing, commissioning, and provision of operation‑and‑maintenance documentation. The contract is a lump‑sum, single‑prime construction award; bidders must hold a valid NC General Contractor license (or appropriate trade licenses for a single‑prime under the 25 % exemption). A 5 % bid bond or cash deposit is required, along with performance and payment bonds for 100 % of the contract price. Minority‑business participation is mandated, with a 10 % goal. The project will be executed under NC state construction statutes and NFPA standards.
• Scope: Replace three UPS battery strings for a 825 kVA UPS, including all associated electrical work and documentation.
• Contract type: Single‑prime, lump‑sum construction bid (Invitation for Bid).
• Mandatory licenses: NC General Contractor license (or trade‑specific exemption).
• Bonds: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds.
• Schedule: Bids due 2:00 PM Oct 21 2026; pre‑bid meeting Oct 6 2026 (optional).
• Minority‑business participation required (≥10 % of contract value).
• Payment: Progress payments based on monthly estimates (95 % of each estimate) with retainage.