Bid guide
How to bid on the CCOB Cooling Tower Replacement for Mecklenburg County
What Mecklenburg County is buying
Mecklenburg County is seeking a single-prime, lump-sum bid for construction to replace the cooling tower at 720 E. 4th St. in Charlotte. This is an invitation for bids (IFB) for construction work.
The bid may suit a general contractor prepared to manage a lump-sum construction project and meet the stated bonding and licensing requirements. The County will open and read aloud the sealed bids received by the deadline.
Key dates and the bid deadline
The mandatory pre-bid meeting is at the project site on October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The published deadline is November 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, but the detailed notice says sealed proposals are due at 2:00 p.m. EST that day. These times conflict; confirm the controlling deadline in the official posting or with the listed contact before planning delivery.
The detailed notice says bids 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 there. Allow time for delivery and follow the official solicitation instructions.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is aimed at prime general contractors bidding on construction work. The notice calls for single-prime, lump-sum bids and requires bid, performance, and payment and material bonds.
North Carolina law and applicable regulations of licensing boards apply. Review the bidding documents to determine the specific qualifications and requirements that apply to your firm.
How to access the documents and respond
Find solicitation 487-CCOB Cooling Tower Replacement on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are public to view. Responding requires free eVP vendor registration. Check the posting for the full documents and response instructions; some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool, while others use the method stated in the posting.
Prime general contractors must send a written letter of interest to the County’s authorized design consultant at least 48 hours before bid opening. The letter is required to be placed on the official bidders list for addenda distribution and consideration as a responsive bidder. The notice identifies Garrett Sutcliffe at WSP as the contact for drawings and specifications.
Prepare a careful, complete bid
Attend the mandatory site meeting and review the bidding documents before pricing the work. Use the documents to build a complete lump-sum estimate, check that your proposed work aligns with the stated requirements, and identify questions early through the channel specified in the solicitation.
Submit the letter of interest on time, monitor the posting for addenda, and account for any changes in your bid. Confirm that the required bonds and applicable licensing requirements are addressed, and verify the deadline and delivery instructions against the official posting because the supplied deadline times differ.
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.