How to bid on generator upgrades for the NC Zoological Park

What the agency is buying

The North Carolina Zoological Park is seeking generator upgrades. The opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) in the construction category, issued by the State of NC Construction Office.

Review the solicitation documents for the project details and response instructions before deciding whether to bid.

Dates and deadline

The solicitation was published October 12, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Stedman Education Building, 2nd Floor, CCR Room 4403, Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205. The meeting will address project-specific questions.

Responses are due November 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Submit before the deadline using the method stated in the posting.

Who this opportunity may suit

This construction opportunity may suit firms that provide generator upgrades and can meet the requirements in the solicitation documents. The available information does not specify additional qualifications, so check the full posting before assessing fit.

How to access and respond

Open solicitation SCO-SCO-17-16657-01A on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are public to view without an account. Responding requires free eVP vendor registration.

Follow the response instructions in the posting. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. Confirm the required submission method in the solicitation documents.

Prepare a careful response

Read the full solicitation and document list, then make a checklist of every requested item, format, and submission step. Make sure your response addresses the stated generator-upgrade work rather than relying on assumptions.

Consider attending the non-mandatory pre-bid meeting to hear project-specific information and raise questions. Allow time to complete vendor registration and submit your response before the deadline.