Active SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · IREDELL COUNTY
AI Summary
Iredell County seeks contractors for new centralized electrical service infrastructure at the Fairgrounds, including design, installation, testing, and commissioning of power distribution, lighting, and emergency systems. Federal funding and compliance requirements apply. Bids due May 12, 2026.
The property currently utilizes twenty (20) existing service panels supplied by multiple distribution points that deliver utility service to various agricultural and related areas (utility delivery) via current transformers (CTs) mounted on distribution poles spanning out to all (20) panels.
This project will replace the existing configuration with a centralized, single-phase 120/240V, 1200-amp service distribution point to improve efficiency, reliability, and system consolidation
The source of funds for this contract is federal funds, and the following federal provisions apply pursuant to 2 C.F.R. § 200.326 and 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix II (as applicable):
Equal Employment Opportunity (41 C.F.R. Part 60); Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. 3145); Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 3141–3148); Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708); Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387); Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689); Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352); Procurement of Recovered Materials (2 C.F.R. § 200.322); and Record Retention Requirements (2 CFR § 200.324).
Iredell County requires that all contractors performing site preparation, paving, installation, construction, repairs or renovations on County property shall provide insurance certificates to the County naming Iredell County as secondary insured. The contractor shall procure, maintain and provide proof of insurance coverage for injuries to persons and/or property damage as may arise from, or in conjunction with, the work performed on behalf of the county by the contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Proof of coverage as contained herein shall be submitted prior to the commencement of work and the contractor shall maintain such coverage for the duration of the contract period.
Minimum Insurance Coverage Limits:
The contractor’s insurance shall be primary over any applicable insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County.
The contractor shall provide 30 days written notice to the County before any cancellation, suspension, or void of coverage in whole or part, where such provision is reasonable.
All coverage for subcontractors of the contractor shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
Failure to comply with any reporting provisions of the policy(s) shall not affect coverage provided the County, its officers/officials, agents, employees and volunteers.
The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, its officers/officials, agents, employees or volunteers for any act, omission or condition of premises which the parties may be held liable by reason of negligence.
The contractor shall furnish the County certificates of insurance including endorsements affecting coverage. The certificates are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurance company(s) to bind coverage on its behalf.
All insurance shall be placed with insurers licensed for business in North Carolina and maintaining an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-.
All insurance policies shall be in effect for the duration of the project and shall be written on an occurrence Basis. No claims-made policies will be accepted.
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County of Iredell, its officers/officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney’s fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (1) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than work itself) including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (2) is caused in whole or part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
In case of default by the awarded contractor, Iredell County may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the bidder responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. In addition, in the event of default by the contractor under this contract, Iredell County may immediately terminate for cause all existing contracts between Iredell County and the vendor and de-bar the vendor from doing future business with the County. These in addition to any and all remedies provided by law.
Iredell County is seeking qualified contractors to provide new electrical service infrastructure at the Iredell County Fairgrounds. The project involves the installation of electrical systems to support various facilities and events held at the fairgrounds. The selected contractor will be responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of the electrical infrastructure in compliance with all relevant industry standards and local regulations. The new electrical service infrastructure must meet the following specifications.
Service Requirements
The contractor must provide the following services:
Delivery Requirements
The contractor must adhere to the following delivery requirements:
By adhering to the above scope of work, the contractor will ensure the successful completion of the new electrical service infrastructure at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, providing a safe, reliable, and efficient electrical system to support the county's events and activities.
All bidders submitting bids in relation to this request should familiarize themselves with the following general bid terms and conditions. Bidders not in compliance with these documents subject their bid proposals to rejection. Bid proposals must be submitted complete with all required signed documents, final pricing, signature pages, etc., at the time of submission. Iredell County reserves the right to request required information or clarification after bid opening, however the lack thereof may subject a bid to rejection.
It is the responsibility of all respondents to contact Iredell County prior to submitting a response to the RFB to ascertain if any addenda have been issued, and to obtain any and all addenda, execute them, and return addenda with their response to the RFB.
To be included in the Contract Documents:
During Construction:
The Contractor shall be required to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standard, or practices regarding safety of employees, the general public, and protection of physical property.
All subcontractors shall be subject to the same requirements.
The Contractor shall be responsible for self-inspection, as well as the inspection of all subcontractors to ensure compliance.
Any inspection of the operations of the Contractor or any subcontractor by the County or by any agent, employee or official of the County shall be done so to ensure compliance to the contract only. No inspection should be construed as a warranty of the operations of contractors and subcontractors.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the inspection and compliance of all operations.
The County maintains the right to require the Contractor to take corrective action regarding any hazard or potential hazard identified either by the Contractor or the County.
Failure to comply with these requirements or take any necessary corrective action may constitute reason for cancellation of the contract.
The place of this contract, its situs and forum, shall be North Carolina, where all matters, whether sounding in contract or tort, relating to its validity, construction, interpretation and enforcement shall be determined.
Please Read Carefully: Signed Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Bids will be evidence of acceptance of Iredell County’s terms and conditions, including here by reference Iredell County’s Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, and, combined with the terms and conditions set forth in this request for bid, make up the entirety of the contract to which Iredell County will be bound and will supersede, override and take precedence over any and all counter proposed terms and conditions presented in proposals and subsequent contracts. Bid proposals offered to the County contingent upon the County’s acceptance of any counter-terms and conditions must clearly and obviously state that an exception is being taken and what that exception is. Such proposals may be considered during the bid review process but will remain subject to rejection at the sole discretion of Iredell County in favor of any bid containing conditions more favorable to the County. Iredell County accepts no counter terms/conditions unless specifically agreed upon in writing by both parties prior to contract award. Regardless, proposals taking total exception to Iredell County’s terms and conditions and this bid document will be considered nonresponsive to this bid request and rejected as such. Iredell County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid proposals and will exercise that right when reviewing proposals containing any counter-proposed terms and conditions not favorable to the County.
1. All work is to be performed in accordance with the latest authorized version of the N.E.C.
2. All conductors unless otherwise noted are 90cc THHN/THWN/XHHW copper
3. Any wiring method allowed by N.E.C is acceptable unless noted otherwise (must comply with N.E.C Article 547)
4. Maintain 3' clearance in-front, 66’ height in-front of all gear and their interior width or 30’ which ever is greater (N.E.C. 110.26)
5. Main panel MDP-1 and disconnect MD-2 to have ground bar bonded to the neutral and enclosure
6. AIC fault current is 37,329 at service delivery assuming a 167kva utility transformer (field verify).
7. Point of attachment and all clearance for service/feeder wire to meet N.E.C. Height requirements above finished grade
8. All equipment and materials are to be label-listed
9. Incoming service by utility company and transformer pad provided by contractor
10. Label panelboard MDP-1 and label disconnect MD-2 as service disconnect with voltage (120/240v), maximum AIC fault rating (37,329), and date (3-28-26)
11. All conduit to be PVC sch. 40 unless otherwise noted
12. All lugs to be 90°C rated
13. Disconnect switches to be heavy-duty rated and have service entrance rating where applicable
14. Fuses in disconnects MD-2 and other new disconnects to be dual element and 100% rated
15. Load information based on owner supplied data
16. Panel 1D is existing 3P4W, 225A. Main breaker. 42 circuit panel. It is to be removed and replaced with 2 new 1P3W, 150A, main breaker, 30 circuit panels with new service riser as shown on one line diagram (page e3). Mounted adjacent to each other in existing location with new breakers to accommodate existing loads
17. Existing utility poles to be inspected for acceptable condition and replaced as needed. New overhead triplex are to be run on existing poles.
18. Existing service panels will utilize the grounded conductor for the ground-fault return path in accordance with N.E.C. 250.32(b)(1) exception no. 1
19. Verify building ground electrode systems are present and consist of at minimum 2-8 ground rods (minimum #4 AWG wire size) at least 6 apart or install ground rods to meet requirements as needed.
20. New and existing feeder conductors run outdoors on a messenger which will be used in accordance with N.E.C. 240.21(B)(5)
21. All outdoor PVC to be supported with 2-hole straps at intervals not exceeding 4' 2' from gear. 6" from weather head
22. Transformers T1 & T2 to be 75KVA, single phase. Adjustable primary taps, Copper winding, Outdoor rated, varmint screening, air cooled, listed for backward feeding, Floor mount
23. Contractor to provide concrete pad for transformers T1 & T2
24. Contractor is responsible for removing all construction trash and material post completion.
24. Contractor will ensure safe environment during construction for fairgrounds staff and visitors.
This contract is made under and shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina.
Bidders should be careful to submit a complete bid proposal. Bids will be evaluated based on a combination of criteria, with price being only one. When appropriate, product specifications will be used to evaluate product offered, installation, services, etc. All informal contracts for construction or repair work shall be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, and the time specified in the bid for the performance of the contract. In making a determination of responsibility, Iredell County may use criteria such as:
(a) The Agency head shall cause or require the contracting officer to insert in full in any contract in excess of $2,000 which is entered into for the actual construction, alteration and/or repair, including painting and decorating, of a public building or public work, or building or work financed in whole or in part from Federal funds or in accordance with guarantees of a Federal agency or financed from funds obtained by pledge of any contract of a Federal agency to make a loan, grant or annual contribution (except where a different meaning is expressly indicated), and which is subject to the labor standards provisions of any of the acts listed in §5.1, the following clauses (or any modifications thereof to meet the particular needs of the agency, Provided, That such modifications are first approved by the Department of Labor):
1. Minimum Wages.
All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR Part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalent thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the Vendor and such laborers and mechanics.
Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section 1(b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph (1)(iv) of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period.
Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided that the employer’s payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination (including any additional classification and wage rates conformed under (1)(ii) of this section) and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1321) shall be posted at all times by the Vendor and its sub-contractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can easily be seen by the workers.
(ii)(A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when the following criteria have been met:
(1) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination;
(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and
(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination.
(B) If the Vendor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.
(C) In the event the Vendor, the laborers, or mechanics to be employed in the classification, or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.
(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to subparagraphs (1)(ii) (B) or (C) of this paragraph, shall be paid to all workers performing work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classification.
(iii) Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the Vendor shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or shall pay another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof.
(iv) If the Vendor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the Vendor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program: Provided that the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the Vendor, that the applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may require the Vendor to set aside in a separate account asset for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program.
2. Withholding.
The County shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld from the Vendor under this contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime Vendor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, which is held by the same prime Vendor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay laborers and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers, employed by the Vendor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper, employed or working on the site of work, all or part of the wages required by the contract, the Sponsor may, after written notice to the Vendor, Sponsor, Applicant, or Owner, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.
3. Payrolls and Basic Records.
(i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained by the Vendor during the course of the work and preserved for a period of three years thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work. Such records shall contain the name, address, and social security number of each such worker; his or her correct classification; hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types described in 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act); daily and weekly number of hours worked; deductions made; and actual wages paid. Whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the Vendor shall maintain records that show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and that show the costs anticipated or the actual costs incurred in providing such benefits. Vendors employing apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs.
(ii)(A) The Vendor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work is performed a copy of all payrolls to the Sponsor if the agency is a party to the contract, but if the agency is not such a party, the Vendor will submit the payrolls to the applicant, Sponsor, or Owner, as the case may be, for transmission to the Sponsor. The payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintained under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(i), except that full social security numbers and home addresses shall not be included on weekly transmittals. Instead the payrolls shall only need to include an individually identifying number for each employee (e.g. the last four digits of the employee’s social security number). The required weekly payroll information may be submitted in any form desired. Optional Form WH–347 is available for this purpose from the Wage and Hour Division Web site at www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347instr.htm or its successor site. The prime Vendor is responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors. Vendors and subcontractors shall maintain the full social security number and current address of each covered worker and shall provide them upon request to the Sponsor if the agency is a party to the contract, but if the agency is not such a party, the Vendor will submit them to the applicant, sponsor, or Owner, as the case may be, for transmission to the Sponsor, the Vendor, or the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor for purposes of an investigation or audit of compliance with prevailing wage requirements. It is not a violation of this section for a prime Vendor to require a subcontractor to provide addresses and social security numbers to the prime Vendor for its own records, without weekly submission to the sponsoring government agency (or the applicant, Sponsor, or Owner).
(B) Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance," signed by the Vendor or subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises the payment of the persons employed under the contract and shall certify the following:
(1) The payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be provided under 29 CFR § 5.5(a)(3)(ii), the appropriate information is being maintained under 29 CFR § 5.5 (a)(3)(i), and that such information is correct and complete;
(2) Each laborer and mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and trainee) employed on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions as set forth in Regulations 29 CFR Part 3;
(3) Each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification of work performed, as specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract.
(C) The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the reverse side of Optional Form WH-347 shall satisfy the requirement for submission of the “Statement of Compliance” required by paragraph (3)(ii)(B) of this section.
(D) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the Vendor or subcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under Section 1001 of Title 18 and Section 231 of Title 31 of the United States Code.
(iii) The Vendor or subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph (3)(i) of this section available for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the sponsor, the Sponsor, or the Department of Labor and shall permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job. If the Vendor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make them available, the Federal agency may, after written notice to the Vendor, Sponsor, applicant, or Owner, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon request or to make such records available may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12.
4. Apprentices and Trainees.
(i) Apprentices. Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they performed when they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, or if a person is employed in his or her first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship program, who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeymen on the job site in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted to the Vendor as to the entire work force under the registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. Where a Vendor is performing construction on a project in a locality other than that in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the journeyman’s hourly rate) specified in the Vendor’s or sub-Vendor’s registered program shall be observed. Every apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the registered program for the apprentice’s level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeymen hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator determines that a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be paid in accordance with that determination. In the event the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, withdraws approval of an apprenticeship program, the Vendor will no longer be permitted to utilize apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.
(ii) Trainees. Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received prior approval, evidenced by formal certification by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the job site shall not be greater than permitted under the plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration. Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the approved program for the trainee’s level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the trainee program. If the trainee program does not mention fringe benefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination unless the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that there is an apprenticeship program associated with the corresponding journeyman wage rate on the wage determination that provides for less than full fringe benefits for apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate that is not registered and participating in a training plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. In the event the Employment and Training Administration withdraws approval of a training program, the Vendor will no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.
(iii) Equal Employment Opportunity. The utilization of apprentices, trainees, and journeymen under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR Part 30.
5. Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements.
The Vendor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR Part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract.
6. Subcontracts.
The Vendor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses contained in 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(1) through (10) and such other clauses as the Sponsor may by appropriate instructions require, and also a clause requiring the subcontractor to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime Vendor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in 29 CFR Part 5.5.
7. Contract Termination: Debarment.
A breach of the contract clauses in paragraph 1 through 10 of this section may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a Vendor and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.
8. Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Requirements.
All rulings and interpretations of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract.
9. Disputes Concerning Labor Standards.
Disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR Parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause include disputes between the Vendor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives.
10. Certification of Eligibility.
(i) By entering into this contract, the Vendor certifies that neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm who has an interest in the Vendor’s firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).
(ii) No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of a Government contract by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).
(iii) The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code, 18 USC 1001.
(b) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. The Agency Head shall cause or require the contracting officer to insert the following clauses set forth in paragraphs (b)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section in full in any contract in an amount in excess of $100,000 and subject to the overtime provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. These clauses shall be inserted in addition to the clauses required by §5.5(a) or §4.6 of part 4 of this title. As used in this paragraph, the terms laborers and mechanics include watchmen and guards.
(1) Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the conract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The (write in the name of the Federal agency or the loan or grant recipient) shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
(4) Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraph (b)(1) through (4) of this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this section.
(c) In addition to the clauses contained in paragraph (b), in any contract subject only to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and not to any of the other statutes cited in §5.1, the Agency Head shall cause or require the contracting officer to insert a clause requiring that the contractor or subcontractor shall maintain payrolls and basic payroll records during the course of the work and shall preserve them for a period of three years from the completion of the contract for all laborers and mechanics, including guards and watchmen, working on the contract. Such records shall contain the name and address of each such employee, social security number, correct classifications, hourly rates of wages paid, daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made, and actual wages paid. Further, the Agency Head shall cause or require the contracting officer to insert in any such contract a clause providing that the records to be maintained under this paragraph shall be made available by the contractor or subcontractor for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the (write the name of agency) and the Department of Labor, and the contractor or subcontractor will permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job.
All Permits required by governing authorities shall be secured by contractor or contractor’s agent. Proof of approved inspections for all required Permits relative to the Work shall be included with application for Final Payment.
FOR LABORERS AND MECHANICS EMPLOYED ON FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY ASSISTED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION
PREVAILING WAGES
You must be paid not less than the wage rate listed in the Davis-Bacon Wage Decision posted with this Notice for the work you perform.
OVERTIME
You must be paid not less than one and one-half times your basic rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a work week. There are few exceptions.
ENFORCEMENT
Contract payments can be withheld to ensure workers receive wages and overtime pay due, and liquidated damages may apply if overtime pay requirements are not met. Davis-Bacon contract clauses allow contract termination and debarment of contractors from future federal contracts for up to three years. A contractor who falsifies certified payroll records or induces wage kickbacks may be subject to civil or criminal prosecution, fines and/or imprisonment.
APPRENTICES
Apprentice rates apply only to apprentices properly registered under approved Federal or State apprenticeship programs.
PROPER PAY
If you do not receive proper pay, or require further information on the applicable wages, contact the Contracting Officer listed below:
MRS. ANTONIA STINES, CLGPO
PURCHASING OFFICER
PHONE
EMAIL: antonia.stines@iredellcountync.gov
KAITLYN J. SPARKS, MBA
CONTRACTS AND GRANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER
PHONE: (980) 759-1229
EMAIL: kaitlyn.sparks@iredellcountync.gov
or contact the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1-866-4-USWAGE (1-866-487-9243) TTY: 1-877-889-5627
WWW.WAGEHOUR.DOL.GOV
Omission in this bid solicitation or technical specification of any provision herein described shall not be construed as to relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or obligation normally requisite to the complete and satisfactory delivery, installation, construction or satisfactory completion of this project.
Please see Attachments for Payroll Form.
Bids are to be submitted through the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/countyofiredellnc no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
PROMPT DELIVERY OF BIDS THROUGH THE PROCUREMENT PORTAL IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE BID DEADLINE, REGARDLESS OF REASON, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Iredell County shall not be held responsible for nor will it pay any costs or expense associated with the preparation or submission of a bid proposal submitted in response to this solicitation, such expenses and costs being the sole responsibility of the bidder. Nothing in this solicitation or any response submitted pursuant to shall obligate Iredell County to award a contract to a bidder.
In case of default of an awarded contractor, Iredell County may procure the articles and/or services from other sources and may hold the defaulting contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
Payment terms are Net, not earlier nor later than, 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever is later. Iredell County is responsible for all payments to the contractor under the contract.
Unless other arrangements are made between Iredell County and the Contractor, in lieu of bid and performance bonds, full payment will be made by check or EFT within thirty-days after project completion and final inspection and notification of acceptance is given to the Purchasing Officer by the County’s Project Manager. Once proof of acceptance is received, the Iredell County Purchasing & Contracts Manager or other authorized County staff will code, sign and process an original invoice for payment. No payment will be made until contractor completes all delivery, construction, installation or other provisions or responsibilities as agreed upon prior to project start and corrected any deficiencies found.
The contractor will take affirmative action in complying with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair employment and employment of people with disabilities, and concerning the treatment of all employees without regard to discrimination by reason of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.
Please see Attachments for North Carolina Prevailing Wage
It is Iredell County policy that no contract will be awarded to a contractor or vendor that is delinquent in paying Iredell County property taxes. In the event the lowest, responsive bidder is found delinquent, Iredell County reserves the right to a) reject said Contractor’s bid as not responsible, (b) withhold award until taxes are paid in full, (c) withhold unpaid property taxes from all amounts payable from the resulting contract or (d) take any other actions deemed necessary by the County. Regardless, project award and start will not be postponed to accommodate delinquent contractor.
Unless otherwise provided by special terms and conditions or specifications, it is understood and agreed that any item offered or shipped pursuant to this project has not been sold or used for any purpose and shall be in new condition. All containers and packaging shall be suitable for handling, storage or shipment.
The contractor shall hold and save Iredell County, its officers, agents and employees, harmless from liability of any kind, including costs and expenses, on account of any copyrighted material, patented or unpatented invention, articles, device or appliance manufactured or used in the performance of this contract, including use by the government.
By submitting a signed proposal in response to this solicitation, the individual is verifying that he/she is a duly authorized representative of the company and is able to legally bind the company to this agreement. Signature also denotes agreement that the terms and conditions of this bid shall override all other terms and conditions, regardless of form or delivery.
Contractor agrees not to use the results of this RFB or any resulting contract or the name of Iredell County as part of any commercial advertising.
No assignment of the contractor’s obligations or the contractor’s right to receive payment hereunder shall be permitted. However, upon written request approved by the issuing purchasing authority and solely as a convenience to the contractor, Iredell County may:
The contractor shall hold and save Iredell County, its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from liability of any kind, including all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the a firm, or corporation that may be injured or damaged by the contractor in the performance of this contract and that are attributable to the negligence or intentionally tortious acts of the contractor provided that the contractor is notified in writing within 30 days that Iredell County has knowledge of such claims. The contractor represents and warrants that it shall make no claim of any kind or nature against Iredell County’s agents who are involved in the delivery or processing of contractor goods to Iredell County. The representation and warranty in the preceding sentence shall survive the termination or expiration of this contract.
E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. Article 2, Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes requires that all employers doing business in the state of North Carolina, who employ 25 or more employees in this State, use E-verify to verify the work status of newly hired employees. Additionally, North Carolina General Statute 153A-449 states that “Contractors Must Use E-Verify. - No county may enter into a contract unless the contractor and the contractor’s subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes.”
Therefore, as a condition of payment under this contract, the seller or vendor agrees to and must comply with Article 2 of chapter 64, as well as take measures to ensure that any subcontractor performing work for the Vendor under this contract complies with the provisions of this statute. By submitting a signed offer in response to this solicitation, seller or Vendor verifies compliance with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Upon request of the Iredell County, Vendor shall verify, by affidavit, compliance of the terms of this section.
The seller and/or vendor acknowledges that payment by the County is conditioned upon the vendor’s, or its subcontractor’s, compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64. Failure to comply may render any contract with the County void and unenforceable.
IRAN Divestment Act (N.C.G.S. 147 Article 6E) prohibits state agencies and local governments from entering into contracts with entities that the North Carolina State Treasurer has determined are engaged in certain investment activities in the Iranian energy sector.
The Article requires the State Treasurer’s Office to publish a list of entities it has identified as investing in the Iranian energy sector and update the list every 180 days. This list can be found at https://www.nctreasurer.com/inside-the-department/OpenGovernment/Pages/Iran-Divestment-Act-Resources.aspx. An entity identified on the Treasurer’s list (called the “Final Divestment List”) is prohibited from contracting with state agencies and local governments. In addition, all entities contracting with the State and local governments are prohibited from subcontracting with any entity included on the Final Divestment List. Contracts entered into with an entity included on the Final Divestment List are rendered void by operation of the statute.
Submission of a signed Bid in response to this solicitation indicates contractor’s understanding of the requirements of this act and will serve as certification by the individual signing that the entity is not included on the Final Divestment List and they are prohibited from subcontracting with any entity included on the Final Divestment List. Any contract entered into with an entity included on the Final Divestment List is void and government entities in North Carolina are not authorized to issue payment for such a contract.
Divestment From Companies Boycotting Israel Act (NC G.S. 147, Article 6G) prohibits state agencies and local governments from entering into contracts costing over $1,000.00 with any entity that the North Carolina State Treasurer has determined boycotts or is involved in a boycott of Israel.
The Article requires the State Treasurer’s Office to publish a list of entities it has determined boycotts or is involved in a boycott of Israel and update the list at least annually. An entity identified on the Treasurer’s list (called the “Final Divestment List”) is prohibited from contracting with state agencies and local governments. Contracts entered into with an entity included on the Final Divestment List are rendered void by operation of the statute.
Iredell County may terminate this contract for cause if the contractor fails to perform according to the contract provisions or original offer or for convenience when there has been a change in program requirements or inadequate funding.
Requesting the company's business profile, how many years in business, who are your key personnel who will be overseeing this project.
Include (3) references of similar work and the customer's contact information.
Provide the company's project cost summary that breaks down the cost of materials and labor per line showing the final project cost. This detailed summary is a requirement.
All product sheets must be uploaded for the main materials to be used on the project. This is a requirement regardless if bidding the recommended or providing an equivalent product.
This is for any additional information you wish to provide Iredell County beyond the requirements. This section is to be used if you have costs beyond the main cost of the project.
Employer understands that E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law in accordance with NCGS §64-25(5).
Employer understands that Employers must Use E-Verify. Each employer, after hiring an employee to work in the United States, shall verify the work authorization of the employee through E-Verify in accordance with NCGS§64-26(a).
Employer's subcontractors comply with E-Verify, and Employer will ensure compliance with E-Verify by any subcontractors subsequently hired by Employer.
Employer is a person, business entity, or other organization that transacts business in this North Carolina and that employs 25 or more employees in this State. (mark Yes or No)
Pursuant to G.S. 147-86.59, any person identified as engaging in investment activities in Iran, determined by appearing on the Final Divestment List created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147- 86.58, is ineligible to contract with the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision of the State. The Iran Divestment Act of 2015, G.S. 147-86.55 et seq.* requires that each vendor, prior to contracting with the State certify, and the undersigned on behalf of the Vendor does hereby certify, to the following:
Click to confirm vendor acknowledges the requirements of this Act of 2015.
I certify that if awarded the contract the company will be able to supply the proper insurance, making Iredell County the certificate holder and endorsing Iredell County as additional insured?
I have carefully examined the Request for Bid and any other documents accompanying or made a part of this Request for Bid and hereby propose to furnish a completed project for Iredell County in accordance with the instructions, contract terms, insurance, conditions, and requirements incorporated in this solicitation.
All cost associated with such undertaking; and he/she has prepared, examined and checked the request to ascertain that no mistake or error is contained in the Proposal; and that he/she will make no claim for correction or modification after the closing time for the receipt of the proposals.
Applicants understand a failure to request additional information, or clarification shall preclude the Applicant from subsequently claiming any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error.
I certify that all the information contained in this response is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that I am duly authorized to submit this response on behalf of the company as its act and deed and that the company is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded the contract. I affirm that this response is genuine and is not a collusive or sham response.
I understand that all the terms and conditions contained within this solicitation and that this solicitation, its terms and conditions, become the entire contract to which Iredell County and contractor will be bound for this project, and shall override and supersede all other terms and conditions, regardless of form or delivery.
Example: Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Example: “PUWaterlines & Sewerlines” or “Unclassified”
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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