Fletcher Stair Replacement at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

The scope of work for this project includes the demolition of three existing stairs and the installation of a new ADA-compliant ramp in the vicinity of Fletcher Theater. [...] Pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina, Section 143-128 et. Seq, contractors are invited to submit Sealed Single Prime Construction bids providing labor, material, and equipment for entering into a Single Prime Contract.

The scope of work for this project includes the demolition of three existing stairs and the installation of a new ADA-compliant ramp in the vicinity of Fletcher Theater. The specific project location will be confirmed during the pre-bid walkthrough. All work must be performed in accordance with current North Carolina building codes.

Tear Out

Remove the existing stairs and any applicable concrete to prepare the area for the new concrete sidewalk. The work area should be properly blocked off, with directional signage installed to ensure pedestrians avoid the construction zone. The contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris.

Sidewalk

The ramp must be fully compliant and functional for wheelchair access, with a maximum slope of 1:12 (8.33% grade or approximately 4.8 degrees). This equates to 1 inch of vertical rise for every 12 inches of horizontal run.

Contractors should avoid using heavy equipment on grass surfaces whenever possible. Any tear-outs, depressions, or ruts created in the grass must be leveled and restored prior to project completion.

Access and Means of Construction

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining and providing the means and methods necessary to safely access the designated areas.

The Contractor shall provide an equipment/access plan identifying the proposed equipment and access method before commencing work. All costs associated with the Contractor's proposed means and methods shall be included in the lump-sum bid unless specifically excluded in writing.

Code Compliance

All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable current North Carolina building codes, regulations, manufacturer requirements, and generally accepted construction practices.

Bidders are responsible for ensuring delivery of bids before the deadline. (No faxed or emailed bids accepted) Bids will be received by **3:00 pm, December 3, 2026**.

**Mail Delivery:** City of Raleigh, Attn: John Soto, Administrative Office, Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Drop off times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street. Deliver to the Administration Office.

Proposers must submit:

• one (1) signed original;
• one (1) electronic version of the signed proposal and;
• three (3) copy paper of the signed proposal.

The electronic version of the Proposal must be submitted as a viewable and printable Adobe Portable Document File (PDF) on a USB Flash Drive.

No public opening will be held in accordance with informal bidding rules.

No Bid may be withdrawn for Forty-Five (45) days after opening time.

It is the City's intention to award a contract for all work under this project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The Contractor shall furnish a **Payment Bond**, each equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price within 10 days of being notified of award of contract.

The Bidder represents and agrees to complete the entire project in the following number of Consecutive Calendar Days: Forty-Five (45) days from the date on the Notice to Proceed.

All bidders shall examine the site before submitting a proposal in order to determine the extent of work involved, size of work, etc., and the conditions under which the work must be staged and performed.