Last day for substitution request is 7 days prior to Bid Opening. PRE-BID MEETING ATTENDANCE Prospective Bidders, subcontractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers will have an opportunity to ask questions and familiarize themselves with the Project. Any information exchanged during the meeting that impacts the project bid documents or the bid process is non-binding unless subsequently issued in an addendum. There will not be a site visit. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to visit the site at their own convenience DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Project consists of construction of a new 2-story Firehouse for the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD). 1. The Work includes a concrete slab on grade, elevated concrete composite slab, reinforced concrete masonry unit walls, structural steel, and metal deck roof framing. The exterior consists of modular brick veneer, prefinished aluminum metal panel systems and storefront window systems. 2. New exterior construction work will consist of masonry screen walls, landscaping, sidewalks, new parking lots, stormwater control measure, new dumpster enclosure and fencing. 3. The project also includes fire sprinkler system, geothermal, in-slab heating and photovoltaic panels. 4. Interior finishes include a combination of gypsum wallboard on metal studs or furring channels and painted block walls. Acoustical and gypsum board ceilings. Floors finishes include integral color concrete, tile, carpet, porcelain tile, luxury vinyltile, and rubberflooring. 5. Special coordination will be required with the owner's security vendor, A/V vendor, and furniture vendor. PROJECT LOCATION: 3019 Beam Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 ENGINEERING ESTIMATE: The estimated cost of this Project is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Please submit questions or inquiries in writing through the Vendor Discussions section of the Procurement Portal at least seven (7) calendar days before the Bid Due Date. Questions or inquiries past this deadline may not be addressed by the City prior to the Bid Due Date. CHARLOTTE BUSINESS INCLUSION (CBI) PROGRAM: This project is subject to the requirements of the City's Charlotte Business INClusion (CBI) Program to promote diversity, inclusion, and local business opportunities in the City's contracting and procurement process for Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises headquartered in the Charlotte Combined Statistical Area. CBI Goal: The following Subcontracting Goals have been established for this project: MBE = 8.00% WBE = 2.00% Questions relating to the CBI Program should be addressed in writing to: Joshua Burrus, Compliance Specialist Email: Joshua.Burrus@charlottenc.gov Question Deadline 01/09/2024 Please submit questions or inquiries in writing through the Vendor Discussions section of the Procurement Portal at least seven (7) calendar days before the Bid Due Date. Questions or inquiries past this deadline may not be addressed by the City prior to the Bid Due Date. 22044