How to bid on PV panel installation for Mecklenburg County

What Mecklenburg County is buying

Mecklenburg County is seeking single-prime, lump-sum bids for construction to install PV panels at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road in Charlotte.

The county will require bid, performance, and payment and material bonds. This opportunity may suit a general contractor able to manage a lump-sum construction project and meet the stated bonding requirements.

Key dates and the bid deadline

A mandatory onsite pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the recreation center. The notice says attendance is mandatory.

Bids are due Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The notice says sealed proposals must be hand-delivered to the Mecklenburg County Asset & Facility Management Department, 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 6000, Charlotte, NC 28208. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time and place.

Who this opportunity suits

This is a construction IFB for prime general contractors interested in delivering a PV panel installation on a single-prime, lump-sum basis. The notice specifically says prime general contractors must provide a written Letter of Interest to the county’s authorized design consultant at least 48 hours before bid opening.

The project documents are available from Louis Gerics at Innovative Design. Review them to confirm the project requirements and whether your firm can meet the bonding and delivery requirements.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation 487-Bette Rae PV on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Select “View the original posting” to open the solicitation. The posting and document list are public; viewing does not require an account. Responding requires a free eVP vendor registration.

The notice requires a sealed, hand-delivered bid at the county department address by the deadline. It also requires the written Letter of Interest to the authorized design consultant at least 48 hours before bid opening to be placed on the official Bidders List. Use the posting for the full documents and submission instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Attend the mandatory site meeting and review the drawings and specifications before pricing. Use the opportunity to understand the site conditions and identify questions that could affect your bid.

Allow time to prepare the required Letter of Interest and confirm it reaches the design consultant at least 48 hours before opening. Check the posting for addenda and account for any changes in your response.

Build your lump-sum price from the project documents, check that your bid is complete, and confirm you can provide the required bid, performance, and payment and material bonds. Plan for hand delivery early enough to arrive before the stated deadline.