Finish Government Bids & RFPs

Bids are due July 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

The city shall make progress payments within 30 days of a properly submitted pay application. The prime contractor shall pay each subcontractor within seven days of receipt of payment from the city.

Contractor warrants all work to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for one year from final completion.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

Contractors must hold a valid NC General Contractors license and be registered with the NC Secretary of State if required.

Liquidated damages of $1,**** per calendar day will apply for each day beyond the substantial completion date.

Attendance at the pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough is mandatory.

Failure to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, late bid submissions, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or failure to comply with accessibility requirements may result in disqualification.

The contract term is from 08/01/2026 to 07/01/2027, with potential extensions for up to five years. Services must be performed within the specified period.

Invoices will be submitted monthly for completed services. Payment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of services. The contractor must be registered in the institution's vendor portal before payment can be made. The contractor shall submit monthly invoices, in form and substance acceptable to the institution with all of the necessary supporting documentation, prior to any payment.

Contracts and purchases will be made with the lowest, responsible, qualified bidder. The quality of the articles, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, cash discount offered, and delivery terms will be considered.

Bidders must complete a criminal background check and be physically able to perform duties. They must also have procedures for ensuring adequate staffing and key/access card security. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability and workers' compensation.

If keys/access cards are lost by bidder personnel, the bidder will be assessed a **** to **** reduction per key from the invoice.

Bidders must schedule a mandatory onsite evaluation with Jeremy Lamont at **** or jeremy. lamont@tcatmemphis. edu.

All questions related to this RFQ must be submitted in writing by 07/13/2026 to ***@***. *. * questions will be entertained after the submittal deadline.

Failure to agree to final contract terms, failure to provide required documentation, or submitting non-responsive pricing may lead to rejection of the bid.

The response must be submitted in the supplier portal no later than 07/21/2026 at 4:00 PM. he response must be submitted in the supplier portal no later than the date and time called for in the finish time in the event details.

Contacting state personnel other than the buyer listed in the solicitation, may result in rejection of the response. contact regarding this solicitation with any state personnel other than the buyer listed in the solicitation, may result in rejection of the response.

Bids must be physically received by the designated office prior to the time and date specified in the notice to bidders. The timedate stamp machine located in the purchasing office shall serve as the official master timepiece. Bids received after the exact time and date specified will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened. The bidder assumes all responsibility for timely delivery, regardless of the method of shipment chosen including courier services, usps, or handdelivery. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder matching the specifications for standard goods and public works, or via a best value evaluation framework if explicitly designated for professional services.

Bidders must be qualified contractors. The Statement of Bidders Qualifications and Vendor Responsibility Form Questionnaire must be completed to verify their status as a responsible vendor.

Any unauthorized communication violating the cone of silence will result in immediate disqualification of the bidder's proposal as nonresponsible and may lead to temporary or permanent debarment from future municipal bids.

A site walkthrough will be conducted on July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged.

Failure to submit all required executed forms at the exact time of bid opening is a fatal defect and will result in disqualification. Violating the cone of silence will also lead to disqualification.