The work contemplated will include removal of existing security glass in detention windows, replacing it with new security glass, and recaulking the exterior perimeter of the window frames. Instructions for submitting bids, specifications, and a complete description of the work involved and the apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment for which bids are invited can be examined at the office of O'Brien Atkins Associates, PA, 5001 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, NC 27703; and at the following locations: Durham Equal Opportunity and Equal Assurance Office Durham, NC 27701 sidney.anderson@durhamnc.gov Questions concerning administrative matters should be directed to Hilda W. Williams, Senior Procurement Specialist at (919) 560-0054 or via email at purchasinggroup@dconc.gov. The full deposit shall be returned to those Contractors who return the Specifications and Plans in good condition within ten (10) days after the date set for receiving bids. Plans and Specifications are to be returned to the office of the Architect/Engineer Document can be issued electronically at no cost to the Contractor. Contractors who bid must be licensed to do work in the State of North Carolina under the Act to Regulate the Practice of General Contracting. The Contractor's North Carolina License number shall be designated on the outside of the envelope containing the bid. Each bid that equals or exceeds $300,000.00. Bids will be evaluated, and the Contract will be awarded in accordance with statutory public contract requirements as supplemented or altered by the Minority Women Business Enterprise Utilization Ordinance of the County of Durham (MWBE). Proposals are encouraged and welcome from historically underutilized businesses (HUBs). The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, waive informalities, and/or accept such bid as appears in its judgement to be in the best interest of the County. Last Date for Questions October 27, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., Eastern Time.