Bid guide
How to bid on the 7th & College Street Parking Deck for Mecklenburg County
What Mecklenburg County is buying
Gilbane Building Company, the construction manager for Mecklenburg County, is seeking bids from prequalified subcontractors for the 7th & College Street Parking Deck in Charlotte. The project includes demolition of an existing structure and construction of a 263-space parking deck, with elevators, egress stairwells, emergency generators, a fire pump, and about 7,000 square feet of retail shell space.
The work also includes 7th Street streetscape improvements. Construction is expected to take about 12 months, though the duration may change based on the release of construction drawings.
Key date and bid deadline
The opportunity was published October 22, 2026. Bids are due November 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Plan to submit before the deadline and follow the instructions in the solicitation. The posting does not state what happens to late bids, so do not rely on an extension.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB is aimed at prequalified construction subcontractors interested in bidding the listed project scopes. It may suit firms with relevant capabilities for demolition, parking-deck construction, building systems, retail shell work, or streetscape improvements.
Prequalification requirements are available from Jared Adkins. Check those requirements before deciding whether to bid.
How to find the solicitation and respond
Open the solicitation titled “487-7th and College Street Parking Deck” on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list can be viewed publicly without an account.
Responding requires free eVP vendor registration. Review the posting for the complete documents and submission instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs before the deadline.
Prepare a clear, complete bid
Start with the solicitation documents and identify the scope or scopes you are bidding. Confirm that your firm meets the stated prequalification requirements, and ask Jared Adkins about those requirements if needed.
Review all submission instructions, required forms, and deadlines in the posting. Check that your pricing and response address the work you are offering, allow time to complete any portal steps, and verify that your submission is received before the due time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Mecklenburg; the original posting controls.