ROWAN COUNTY
CAMPGROUND BATHHOUSES & PICNIC SHELTER RESTROOMS
DAN NICHOLAS PARK
DECEMBER 2025
INVITATION TO BID
1. a.
Sealed proposals will be received by Rowan County in the Rowan County Administrative
Offices, 1st Floor Conference Room, 130 West Innes Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, up to 2:00
PM on Thursday, February 5, 2026 and directly thereafter publically opened and read for the
furnishing of labor, materials and equipment entering into the construction of the Dan Nicholas
Campground Bathhouses and Picnic Shelter Restrooms for Rowan County, Salisbury, North
Carolina, including all required work described on the plans and specifications for general work
(which includes site, civil, structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work).
b. Project is described on the full set of drawings referenced on the Cover Sheet Index, plus any
changes issued from the office of the architect by Bulletin Drawing and/or Addenda. The Base
Bid consists of the following: This project is the new construction of three (3) new structures,
including demo of three (3) existing structures.
a. New Construction of three new buildings:
1. Campground Bathhouse 1 (upper) - #2026-024
2. Campground Bathhouse 2 (lower) - #2026-025
3. Picnic Shelter Restroom - #2026-018
b. NOTE: Buildings have different funding sources. GC will track each of the
three structures separately, using separate Schedules of Value, separate Pay
Apps, separate Close Outs, etc.
c. Proposals will require separate bids for each building, however the contract
will be awarded to the single GC with the lowest TOTAL BID of all 3
buildings.
d. Each building is CMU masonry, one-story structures including CMU/masonry
walls, wood truss roof, metal roofing, concrete slab on grade, finishes,
accessories, and systesm as described on the drawings and specifications
e. Base bid must include all listed allowances and unit prices.
The project includes typical general construction work:
Building Demo;
CMU / Masonry
Wood trusses and framing;
Misc. steel framing and fabrications;
Waterproofing and dampproofing;
Roofing – standing seam metal roof;
Doors, hardware, windows, hollow metal frames;
Moisture Resistant gypsum board walls and ceilings;
Finishes – wall tile, epoxy flooring, paint, etc.;
Typical Plumbing work as a major subcontractor to the general - sewer piping, water
piping, fixtures, etc.;
Typical HVAC work as a major subcontractor to the general – Air handling equipment,
piping (gas, condensing, condensate), air distribution equipment, duct
systems, ventilation system, controls, etc.;
Typical Electrical work as a major subcontractor to the general - electrical service,
service distribution, receptacles, lighting, emergency systems, equipment, and
miscellaneous special systems such as sound, data, telephone, security, etc.;
Alternates shall be taken as described on drawings and specifications.
c. Alternates shall be taken per requirements of Division 1, are listed in Division 1, Section 01030.
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ROWAN COUNTY
CAMPGROUND BATHHOUSES & PICNIC SHELTER RESTROOMS
DAN NICHOLAS PARK
DECEMBER 2025
d. Proposals shall be received for the following work: General Construction work, which will
include Site, Civil, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical work.
2. a. After January 8, 2026, complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be available
for inspection in the following offices:
THE BOGLE FIRM ARCHITECTURE, PLLC., 110 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Salisbury, NC
Bogle Firm web site www.boglefirm.com
b. “Bonafide Bidders” may obtain one (1) complete set of plans and specifications at the Architect’s
office for a deposit of $250.00. The deposit shall be returned to bona fide bidders if all bid
documents are returned to the Architect in good unmarked condition within 10 days after the
receipt of bids.
c. NOTE: “Bonafide bidder” is defined as a properly licensed General Contractor which provides
to the Owners, timely received and properly submitted bids that if low will contract with the
Owners for the work for which their bid was submitted.
d. Additional sets of plans and specifications may be obtained by prime contractors but must be
purchased by contractors. NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN FOR COSTS OF EXTRA SETS
PURCHASED. Contractors shall contact Bogle Firm Architecture for placing orders for extra
sets.
e. Subcontractors and Material suppliers may purchase single sheets of plans from the Architect’s
printer. Subcontractors and Material suppliers shall contact Bogle Firm Architecture.
Subcontractors and Material suppliers are invited to visit the AGC and Dodge Report offices to
ascertain the quantity and specific sheets desired. The Architect will assume no responsibility in
selection of required drawings or specification sheets.
3. A Pre-Bid Conference for invited bidders will be held by the Architect at the project site, 6800 Bringle
Ferry Road, Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144 at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to answer
questions pertaining to the project. Attendance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for ALL bidders.
4. All Contractors and Subcontractors must have proper license under the State laws governing their
respective trades.
5. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check drawn on a bank or trust company insured
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in an amount equal to not less than 5% of the proposal.
In lieu thereof, a bidder may offer a bid bond of 5% of the bid, executed by a surety company
licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute such bonds, conditioned that the surety will,
upon demand forthwith make payment to the Obligee upon said bond, if the bidder fails to execute
the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Upon failure to forthwith make payment, the surety will
pay to the Obligee an amount equal to the amount of said bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the
Owner as liquidated damages in the 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. (General Statutes of
North Carolina, C0143, Article 85 - 129).
NOTE: BID BOND OR CERTIFIED CHECK MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE SEALED FORM
OF PROPOSAL IN A SEPARATELY SEALED ENVELOPE.
6. Bonds: Separate Performance and Payment Bonds will be required for one hundred percent
(100%) of the contract price.
7. Payment will be made on the basis of 95% of approved monthly estimates of work completed (until a
maximum of 5% of the contract amount is reached). Final payment will be made and Final
Certificates will be issued upon acceptance of the work.
8. No bid may be withdrawn after time set for receiving bids for a period of sixty (60) days.
9. All bidders are required to provide the AIA A305-Contractor’s Qualification Statement with
their bid and such other information as may be required in the Supplementary Instructions to
Bidders.
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ROWAN COUNTY
CAMPGROUND BATHHOUSES & PICNIC SHELTER RESTROOMS
DAN NICHOLAS PARK
10. Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all proposals.
Pete Bogle, AIA
THE BOGLE FIRM ARCHITECTURE, PLLC
110 N. Main Street Suite 200
Salisbury, North Carolina 28l44
For -
Rowan County
130 W. Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
December 2025
DECEMBER 2025
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ROWAN COUNTY
CAMPGROUND BATHHOUSES & PICNIC SHELTER RESTROOMS
DAN NICHOLAS PARK
DECEMBER 2025
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
SECTION 1 - SITE CONDITIONS:
Bidders shall inform themselves fully of site conditions relating to construction and labor as well as other
pertinent conditions before submitting a proposal.
SECTION 2. EXAMINATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
A. Should a bidder find discrepancies in or omissions from the plans, specifications, and/or contract
documents, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning, he should at once notify the Architect who
will send written instructions to all bidders. Neither Owner nor Architect will be responsible for
any oral instructions.
B. Every request for such interpretation or clarification shall be in writing addressed to the Architect,
THE BOGLE FIRM ARCHITECTURE, PLLC., at the following email address:
pete@boglefirm.com
To be given consideration, the request must be received at least three (3) days prior to the bid
date of the project. The interpretation and/or supplementary information will be emailed to all
prospective bidders not later than one (1) day prior to the date fixed for the receipt of bids.
C. Bulletins or Addendum issued and received during the bidding period become a part of the contract
documents and must be acknowledged on the Form of Proposal by all bidders.
SECTION 3. PROJECTS RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING:
N/A for Dan Nicholas Campground Bathhouses and Picnic Shelter Restrooms Project.
SECTION 4. ROWAN COUNTY PROJECTS:
A. Award Criteria - The County will award based on the lowest responsible, responsive bidder,
taking into consideration quality, performance, and the time specified in the bids for the
performance of the contract.
B. Pricing - Submission of any bid signifies the Bidder’s agreement that its bid and the contents
thereof are valid for ninety (90) calendar days following the submission deadline and will become
part of the contract that is negotiated between the County and the successful Bidder. All prices
submitted with the bid shall remain in effect for the ninety (90) day period.
C. Non-Discrimination - The Bidder shall not discriminate against any individuals and will take
proactive measures to assure compliance with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair
employment, employment of people with disabilities, and concerning the treatment of all
employees without regard to discrimination based upon age, race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, or disability.
D. Conflict of Interest – All Bidders must disclose in writing with their bid the name of any owner,
officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the County. All Bidders must also disclose
in writing with their bid the name of any employee of the County who owns, directly or
indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the Bidder’s firm or any of its branches or
subsidiaries. By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that there is no relationship between the
Bidder and any person or entity which is, or gives the appearance of, a conflict of interest related
to this ITB or project.
E. Collusive Bidding - The Bidder’s signature on the Bid Form is a guarantee the prices quoted have
been arrived at without collusion with other eligible Bidder(s) and without effort to preclude the
County from obtaining the lowest possible competitive price.
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ROWAN COUNTY
CAMPGROUND BATHHOUSES & PICNIC SHELTER RESTROOMS
DAN NICHOLAS PARK
DECEMBER 2025
F. General Indemnity - The Bidder shall save and hold harmless, protect, defend and indemnify the
County (including the County Manager, the Board of Commissioners, as well as Rowan County
officers, agents and employees) from and against any demand, claim, suit, loss, expense or
damage which may be asserted against any of them in their official or individual capacities by
reason of any alleged damage to property, or injury to, or death of, any person arising out of, or in
any way related to, any action or inaction of the Bidder (including its officers, agents and
employees) in the performance or intended performance of this contract, or the maintenance of
any facility, or the operation of any program, which is the subject of, or is related to, the
performance of this contract. The obligations of the Bidder pursuant to this paragraph shall not
be limited in any way by any limitation in the amount or type of proceeds, damages,
compensation or benefits payable under any policy of insurance or self-insurance maintained by,
or for the use and benefit of, the Bidder. As an integral part of this contract, the Bidder agrees to
purchase and maintain, during the life of this contract, contractual liability insurance in the
amount required in the general liability insurance requirements and to furnish proper evidence
thereof with the County named as an additional insured.
G. Termination:
a. Termination For Cause
i. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time for cause.
The violation of any provision or condition contained in this contract, or the
refusal, failure, or inability to carry out any provisions of this contract shall
constitute sufficient cause to terminate this contract for cause. Should the County
elect to terminate this contract for cause, the County will notify the Contractor in
writing and shall specify the cause for termination and the date that such
termination shall be effective. Immediate dismissals may be executed if deemed
necessary by the County.
ii. If the Contractor:
1. Fails to begin the work under the contract within the time specified.
2. Fails to perform the work with sufficient workers and equipment, or with
sufficient materials to ensure the prompt completion of the work.
3. Performs the work unsuitably.
4. Discontinues the prosecution of the work.
5. Becomes insolvent, declares bankruptcy, commits any act of bankruptcy,
allows any final judgment to stand against him unsatisfied for a period of
forty-eight (48) hours, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of
creditors.
6. Shall not carry on the work in an acceptable manner from any other cause
whatsoever.
iii. The County shall give notice in writing to the Contractor of such delay, neglect,
or default, specifying the same.
iv. If the Contractor, within a period of ten (10) days after such notice, shall not
proceed in accordance therewith, then the County shall, upon written certification
of the fact of such delay, neglect or default, and the Contractor’s failure to
comply with such notice, have full power and authority, without violating the
contract, to take the prosecution of the work out of the hands of the Contractor, to
appropriate or use any or all materials and equipment on the grounds as may be
suitable and acceptable, and may enter into an agreement for the completion of
the contract according to the terms and provisions thereof, or use such other
methods as, in its opinion, shall be required for the completion of this contract in
an acceptable manner.
v. All costs and charges incurred by the County, together with the costs of
completing the work under the contract, shall be deducted from any monies due
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.