This is an Invitation for Bid (ITB) for the Henderson County Courthouse Elevator Modernization project. Bids are due by 10:00 AM EST on May 29, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the Henderson County Courthouse. All inquiries must be directed to Doug Guffey, Purchasing Agent, via email at ***@***. *. * must submit sealed bids in hard copy format. A bid bond of 5% of the total bid price is required. Performance and payment bonds will be required for contracts costing more than $50,000. Bidders must also provide a copy of their W9 and a certificate of insurance naming Henderson County as additionally insured. The award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
The bid due date is Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Bids must be received by the purchasing agent on or before this time and date.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it mentions that no contract shall be binding on the county until an encumbrance of funds and preaudit has been made for payment of sums due under the contract.
The construction services and materials furnished by the winning bidder shall be free from any defects in workmanship for a period of one year from the date of final payment.
The award shall be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, or bidders, taking into consideration quality, performance and the time specified in the bid for the performance of the contract.
Bidders must provide a copy of their general contractor licensure or their general contractor's license number. Failure to do so will render the bid nonresponsive. Bidders must also provide a copy of their W9 dated within the past 12 months.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties. However, it states that if a bidder wishes to withdraw their bid, they will forfeit the bid deposit if applicable, unless specific conditions are met.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Henderson County Courthouse, 200 N Grove Street, Hendersonville NC ****, on May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Bidders must meet at the courthouse main entrance steps. Failure to attend or be present for the duration of the meeting will result in the bid not being considered responsive.
Requests for clarification, technical questions, and approval of alternate products must be received by the county no later than May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Objections to specifications must also be presented in writing by this date.
Failure to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting or be present for its duration will result in the bid not being considered as responsive. Late offers are not acceptable. Failure to execute the offer prior to submittal shall render the offer invalid. Failure to object in accordance with the specified procedure shall constitute a waiver to protest the solicitation.