Project Information

Bid Title

Carteret County Courthouse Window and Storefront System Replacement ITB

Issuing Agency

County of Carteret

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

May 27, 2026

Closing Date

May 29, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Carteret County Courthouse Window and Storefront System Replacement ITB
Category:	General County Bids
Status:	Open

Description: To all prospective bidders of the Courthouse Window & Storefront System Replacement project for Carteret County in Beaufort, North Carolina. Due Date: Proposals to the attention of Carteret County Government are due no later than May 29, 2026 by 9:00 AM, EST. Sealed proposals shall be delivered and/or mailed to: Mr. Ray Famum Project Coordinator 5231 Business Drive Newport, NC 28750 Phone: 252-241-6913 A bid bond shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope for 5% of the construction total. Publication Date/Time: 5/6/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2026 9:00 AM Pre-bid Meeting: May 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM, EST. Related Documents: Carteret County Courthouse Window and Storefront System Replacement ITB Carteret County Courthouse - Window, Storefront Door, and Curtain Wall Replacement Specifications Carteret County Courthouse Window and Storefront Door System Addendum 1 Carteret County Courthouse Window and Storefront Door System Addendum 2

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ITB # 05062026

Invitation to Bid

Carteret County Government

Courthouse Window & Storefront System Replacement

Issued: May 6, 2026

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: May 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM, EST.

Submission Deadline: May 27, 2026 by 1:00 PM, EST.

ITB # 05062026

CARTERET COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Phone: 252-648-7877

Invitation to Bid

Date:

05/06/2026

To:

Interested Contractors

Project Name:

Courthouse Window & Storefront System Replacement Project

Scope of Work:

Carteret County Government is seeking competitive proposals to complete the replacement of select windows and storefront

doors at the Carteret County Courthouse facility at 302 Courthouse Square in Beaufort, North Carolina, PIN:

730617212200000.

The Contractor shall abide by the details and shall refer to the diagrams and associated pictures in addition to the scope of

work specified within the documents provided below. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services

necessary for the turn-key completion of the project.

General Scope of Work

• Replacement of 166 existing windows with fixed pane units.

• Replacement of three (3) existing single storefront doors with sidelights.

• Replacement of the existing two (2) story storefront system on the northside of the breezeway.

• Replacement of the existing storefront system into the Courthouse courtyard.

• Replacement of two (2) 2-story fixed pane windows into Courthouse courtyard.

• Replacement of 2-story fixed pane windows on west wall.

• The Contractor shall abide by the installation of the window and door requirements provided by the manufacturer.

• The Contractor shall coordinate security termination for badge access doors with the County POC.

Additional Provisions

• The Contractor shall field verify all measurements and material quantities.

• The Contractor shall provide a detailed breakdown on company letterhead with this ITB.

• Any damages caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense, subject to the

County’s discretion.

• Existing interior conditions shall be returned to their pre-construction conditions at the expense and responsibility of

the Contractor.

• The awarded Contractor shall execute a contract with the County and comply with all Terms and Conditions and the

Agreement for Services.

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• The Contractor shall obtain the required permits, if required, give all notices to the County POC (including a copy of

any permits), and comply with all laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the work.

Permits shall be posted onsite at project location. No time extensions shall be granted or financial consideration given

to the Contractor for time or monies lost due to violations of any such ordinance, code, law or regulations that may

occur.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on-site on May 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM local time. Meeting will begin in the

breezeway between the Courthouse and Annex buildings. Interested contractors are highly encouraged to attend.

Representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER will transmit to Bidding Document holders of record such Addenda as ENGINEER

considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be

binding or legally effective until provided in writing.

Award of Contract

Carteret County Government reserves the right to award to multiple Contractors deemed to be fully qualified and best suited

among others submitting proposals on the basis of the evaluation factors included within this RFP. Once the proposals are

ranked by Carteret County Governments Committee and the qualified Contractor is determined, Carteret County Government

may conduct further negotiations, and/or request presentations to any or all Contractors. Carteret County Government reserves

the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, proposals directed to the best interest of the County. Each Contractor shall fill

out the required information within this RFP, submit Certificate of Insurance for liability and Worker’s Compensation in order for

the proposal to be qualified. Carteret County Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason.

Carteret County POC

All inquiries concerning the Scope of Services, Proposal Submission Requirements, and Site Visits should be directed to:

Mr. John J. Wade, P.E.

Arendell Engineers

1004 Arendell Street

Morehead City, NC 28557

Phone: (252) 622-4338

Email: john@arendellengineers.com

Issued Date: May 6, 2026

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: May 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM local time.

Due Date: Proposals to the attention of Carteret County Government are due no later than May 27, 2026 by

1:00 PM, EST. Sealed proposals shall be delivered and/or mailed to:

Mr. Ray Farnum

Project Coordinator

5231 Business Drive, Newport, NC 28750

Phone: 252-241-6913

Email: Ray.farnum@carteretcountync.gov

Three copies of sealed proposals shall be mailed, and/or hand delivered to the address of the POC shown

above, and the sealed envelope shall clearly state the name of this Invitation to Bid. It is the sole

responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that their proposal arrives by the designated submission date

assigned. Sealed proposals will be opened immediately after the bid submission deadline and read aloud

publicly. Contractors shall submit their bid in an internal envelope marked bid and in a separate sealed

envelope for the bond.

ITB # 05062026

May 6, 2026

May 11, 2026

May 27, 2026

Mid-June 2026

200 Days from NTP

Invitation to Bid

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

Bid Opening

Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Final Completion

*** NOTICE ***

ALL BIDDERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF

GENERAL CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH

CAROLINA. FOR CONTRACTS $40,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY WORK AS

DETERMINED BY THE LICENSING BOARD, BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BECOME LICENSED BY THE NC

LICENSING BOARD.

Please provide a detailed cost breakdown on official company letterhead, clearly itemizing materials, labor,

and applicable taxes.

All bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the following requirements. Failure to comply

with any requirement may cause the proposal to be considered irregular and may be grounds for rejection.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL

a) It is understood and agreed that by submitting a bid that the Contractor has examined these contract

documents, drawings and specifications and has visited the site of the Work, and has satisfied himself

relative to the Work to be performed.

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEES

a) The Contractor shall, unless otherwise specified, supply and pay for all labor, transportation, materials,

tools, apparatus, lights, power, fuel, sanitary facilities and incidentals necessary for the completion of his

work, and shall install, maintain and remove all equipment of the construction, other utensils or things, and

be responsible for the safe, proper and lawful construction, maintenance and use of same, and shall

construct in the best and most workmanlike manner, a complete job and everything incidental thereto, as

shown on the plans, stated in the specifications, or reasonably implied there from, all in accordance with

the contract documents.

b) All materials shall be new and of quality specified, except where reclaimed material is authorized herein

and approved for use. Workmanship shall at all times be of a grade accepted as the best practice of the

particular trade involved, and as stipulated in written standards of recognized organizations or institutes of

the respective trades except as exceeded or qualified by the specifications.

c) No changes shall be made in the Work except upon written approval and change order by Director,

Carteret County General Services.

d) Products are generally specified by ASTM or other reference standard and/or by manufacturer’s name and

model number or trade name. When specified only by reference standard, the Contractor may select any

product meeting this standard, by any manufacturer. When several products or manufacturers are specified

as being equally acceptable, the Contractor has the option of using any product and manufacturer

combination listed.

e) However, the Contractor shall be aware that the cited examples are used only to denote the quality

standard of product desired and that they do not restrict bidders to a specific brand, make, manufacturer or

specific name; that they are used only to set forth and convey to bidders the general style, type, character

and quality of product desired; and that equivalent products will be acceptable. Substitution of materials,

items or equipment of equal or equivalent design shall be submitted to the architect or engineer for

approval or disapproval; such approval or disapproval shall be made by the architect or engineer prior to

the opening of bids.

f) If at any time during the construction and completion of the work covered by these contract documents, the

conduct of any worker of the various crafts be adjudged a nuisance to the Owner or if any worker be

considered detrimental to the work, the Contractor shall order such parties removed immediately from the

site.

g) The Contractor shall designate a foreman/superintendent who shall direct the work.

CODES, PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

a) The Contractor shall obtain the required permits, if required, give all notices, and comply with all federal,

state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the work under

this contract. If the Contractor observes that the drawings and specifications are at variance therewith, he

shall promptly notify the Designer in writing. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be

contrary to such laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the Owner, he

shall bear all cost arising from non-compliance with requirements.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238150Glass and Glazing Contractors

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