Bid guide
How to bid on the Iredell County Animal Services Shelter Expansion
What Iredell County is buying
Iredell County is seeking a contractor to build a 4,300-square-foot, one-story addition to its existing Animal Services Shelter in Statesville, NC. This project includes site preparation, paving, fencing, and new animal housing areas for dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
The work also involves installing all necessary mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems to make the new facility fully operational. The existing shelter will remain open during construction, so the contractor must provide a safety and phasing plan to protect people and animals and minimize disruption.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on August 14, 2026. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to submit your response well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This project is suitable for construction firms experienced in building additions to existing facilities, particularly those with a background in commercial or institutional construction. Experience with projects requiring detailed site safety and phasing plans, especially when an existing facility remains operational, will be beneficial.
Contractors should be familiar with Type VB (5B) construction and applicable building codes. This is a construction category opportunity.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation details, you need to go to the agency’s procurement portal. First, click on the “View original source” link. This will take you to the opportunity page on OpenGov Procurement.
If it's your first time, OpenGov Procurement may show a brief security check; allow it to complete. Once on the project page, you will need to sign in or create a free vendor account. Signing in allows you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Any addenda or updates will be communicated through OpenGov.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus on developing a clear and comprehensive Site Safety and Phasing Plan. Since the existing shelter will remain operational, your plan must detail how you will ensure safe access, separate construction activities from shelter operations, protect staff, visitors, animals, and contractors, and manage noise and dust.
Clearly outline your coordination strategy with Iredell County to minimize disruption and maintain essential utilities and services throughout the construction period. Highlight your experience with similar projects where operational continuity was critical.
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 Iredell County; the original posting controls.