Bid guide
How to bid on the Wake CC fire alarm replacement for North Carolina’s Department of Adult Correction
What the agency is buying
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is rebidding a fire alarm replacement project at Wake Correctional Center in Raleigh. The solicitation is an invitation for bids, or IFB, for construction.
This may suit firms that perform fire alarm replacement work and can meet the solicitation’s bidding procedures. Review the posting and documents for the project details.
Key dates and the bid deadline
The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is November 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Wake Correctional Center, 1000 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. Firms that do not attend cannot bid.
Bids are due November 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Submit before the deadline using the method stated in the posting; the provided information does not specify what happens to late bids.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is relevant to construction firms that handle fire alarm replacement projects. Because attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory, only firms able to attend should consider bidding.
How to access and respond
Find solicitation SCO-26-31744-01A-1 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) by selecting “View the original posting.” The posting and document list are public to view; responding requires free eVP vendor registration.
Read the posting for the required response method. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs, before the deadline.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Attend the mandatory meeting and site visit, and take notes on project-specific questions, security, bidding procedures, and bid forms. Review the solicitation documents carefully and follow their instructions.
Use the bid forms provided, check that every requested item is included, and allow time to complete vendor registration and submit through the required system. Confirm that your response is submitted before the deadline.
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 North Carolina Department of Adult Correction; the original posting controls.