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2. Rules While parents and other guardians may see fit to reduce The Living expectations and ratchet down demands, they should stick Word with the rules that matter 1 Peter 1:18-19 most in the long term for their families. For example, it may be 18: For ye know that reasonable to relax expectations ye were not redeemed about tidiness or screen time. with corruptible However, families should things, such as silver maintain rules about safety and and gold, from your kindness and be consistent with vain way of living consequences. Children of all which ye received by ages feel and behave better with tradition from your predictable family rules. 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To be clear, the able to anticipate how their become a family ritual – which that have been closed or are transitions between one activity throughout the day. gathering itself matters as much parents or other caregivers will are predictable and help every being directly affected by and the next seem arbitrary. Several studies, including as what’s on the table. These typically interact with them and family member feel like they the new coronavirus social To create predictability some I’ve conducted, have types of routines anchor the day, how the most important adults belong to a special group. distancing rules. Erika London outside the constraints of a consistently found that sticking and research shows that they in their lives will respond to Research shows that rituals Bocknek, a family therapist traditional school schedule, with dinnertime and bedtime organize children’s external stress. It’s OK for those adults support good mental health who studies early childhood consider holding daily morning routines in particular is good for worlds in ways that support to let on that they’re feeling in childhood because of the development, parenting and meetings to set priorities. positive mental health outcomes self-regulation, the building stressed out, as long as children previously mentioned sense family resilience, encourages Families can use that time to throughout childhood. block of good mental health. see them coping with these of family organization and the parents and others raising kids clearly communicate, sort out Even if families opt for a In addition, predictable family feelings in safe and appropriate added benefit of family cohesion to focus on the 4 R’s: routines, expectations and remind one model that’s more flexible environments help children feel ways. that gives children a positive rules, relationships and rituals. another of what’s ahead, from than what kids are used to on like their homes are stable and Kids fare best when their sense of their identity. 1. Routines online chats with teachers to school days, consistency is key. supportive – which is especially moms, dads and other caregivers Taco Tuesdays and regular A good routine should when lunch will be to who will For example, kids and adults important when under stress. are warm and responsive when movie nights work, as do religious practices like bedtime prayers. I’ve found that rituals CENSUS “The children are the MICHELLE Cynics might argue that If it is to be president, look that connect children to future” is not a coined phrase Cont. from Front page Michelle Obama intended that at the polls and decide whether previous generations may be Continued from pg 2 that should be taken lightly. all along in her book: to set up there is a winner without particularly powerful, so this of events, movements, and All generations should be president has. 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We will need this on your 30 Technology Parkway South, Department of Energy, Weatherization written quote prior to bid time and this Suite 100, RENOVATIONS AT DEADLINE & RATES Assistance Program. Installations must will be made a part of any subcontract. Norcross, GA 30092 HOUSTON MOORE UNITS meet all applicable code, permit and (View online at www.constructconnect.com) Wednesday 12:00 Noon, 2. The NCDOT website address for inspection requirements and Weatherization Proposals will be accepted at the Housing $2.50 Per Line Program Standards. Properties will be plans and specifications is: https://xfer. services.ncdot.gov/dsplan/2020%20 Construction Journal, Authority of the City of Wilmington North (Average 36 Characters Per Line) located in Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, 400 SW 7th Street, Carolina (WHA Central Office), until date Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow and Highway%20Letting/05-19-20/ Plans%20and%20Proposals/. Plans Stuart, FL 34994 and time noted below. Pamlico counties (not required to service may also be viewed in our offices. (View online at www.ConstructionJournal ADVERTISEMENT all counties). If you wish to become one Please call for an appointment. .com) y Project Information will be available for FOR BIDS of our contractors and would like more pickup on Monday, April 20, 2020 at information, please contact Stacey Ellege 3. These projects include opportunities Builders & Contractors Exchange, Inc., the Central Office for a non-refundable at: on, but not limited to surveying, testing, 1118 Azalea Garden Road, charge of $15.00 for project manual. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS clearing and grubbing, aggregate base course, rock plating, rip rap, pipe Norfolk, VA 23502-5612 Pick up, or Download Project Manual Coastal Community Action, Inc. (View online at www.bceva.com) from our website at www.wha.net, click Baker Mechanical, Inc. Seeking Minority 303 McQueen Ave. Newport, NC install, electrical conduits, lighting, Prices for work relating to HVAC. loops, hauling, milling, incidental on Business Opportunities then IFB– no 252-223-1645 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS charge. [email protected] concrete, guard rail, traffic control, Contact: John Williams pavement markings, seeding and may be obtained at the office of McDavid y Pre-Bid Conference/Site Tour: Central mulching, concrete pipe, subdrain, Associates, Inc. located at 3714 North Office on Tuesday, April 28, at 2020 P.O. Box 2284 Contractors must be licensed and meet . Wilson, NC 27894-2284 misc. concrete, sewer lines, water Main Street, Farmville, NC 27828-0049 9:30 AM insurance requirements. Contractor package lines, signals, signs, retaining wall, upon a nonrefundable payment of $75.00 y Bid Opening: Monday, May 11, 2020 Telephone: (252) 291-4460 must be returned with required documentation erosion control, silt fence, and bridge for each set. at 10:00 AM. Fax No.: (252) 291-7204 by COB May 13, 2020. The Weatherization structures. Assistance Program is funded through The OWNER reserves the right to reject the Department of Energy and the NC 4. All firms or persons interested in any and all BIDS. INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Department of Environmental Quality. bidding on any applicable portions of SOLICITATION NO: CFP18.14 CCA is an equal opportunity employer and these projects or supplying materials for any applicable portion of these BIDDER shall be properly licensed under COASTAL COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. encourages minority owned businesses to projects are invited to contact us direct Chapter 87, General Statutes of North HOUSING AUTHORITY apply. or by phone (we accept collect calls). Carolina. OF THE CITY OF Seeks Electricians and Plumbers contractors to perform work under the By submitting a quote, it is understood WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA Department of Energy Weatherization that you have read and understand the Small, minority, women’s, and disadvantaged ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Assistance Program on homes to be specifications. businesses and labor surplus area firms ROOF REPAIR / REPLACEMENT weatherized in Beaufort, Carteret, “The North Carolina Department of are encouraged to submit BIDS. AT HOUSTON MOORE, VESTA Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, H&M CONSTRUCTORS is requesting bids from Certified Female Contractors/ Transportation, in accordance with VILLAGE & HILLCREST UNITS Onslow and Pamlico counties (not the provisions of Title VI of the Civil This PROJECT is subject to the good required to service all counties). If you Suppliers and Certified Minority Contractors/ Suppliers for the following project: Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 faith efforts and goals for participation Proposals will be accepted at the Housing wish to become one of our contractors US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the by minority businesses required by G.S. Authority of the City of Wilmington North please contact Stacey L. Ellege at: Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders 1) Asheville-Buncombe Technical 143-128.2. The OWNER has adopted a Carolina (WHA Central Office), until date that it will affirmatively ensure that any verifiable ten percent (10%) goal for and time noted below. Coastal Community Action, Inc. Community College – contract entered into pursuant to this Elm Building Restroom Renovations, participation by minority businesses in 303 McQueen Ave. Newport, NC advertisement, disadvantaged business the total value of the WORK. y Project Information will be available for Asheville, North Carolina. enterprises will be afforded full and 252-223-1645 pickup on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at [email protected] fair opportunity to submit bids in Bids are due: response to this invitation and will not BIDDERS shall, within the time frames the Central Office for a non- refundable specified in the BID documents, submit charge of $15.00 for project manual. Contractors must be licensed and meet Thursday, April 30th by 11:00 am. be discriminated against on the grounds all required affidavits and documentation Pick up, or Download Project Manual insurance requirements. Contractor package of race, color, or national origin in demonstrating that the BIDDER made the from our website at www.wha.net, click must be returned with required documentation Plans are available for review on the H&M consideration for an award. In accordance by COB May 13, 2020. The Weatherization Constructors FTP Website. See below for with other related nondiscrimination required good faith effort in compliance on Business Opportunities then IFB– no Assistance Program is funded through directions on how to access the website. authorities, bidders and contractors will with G.S. 143-128.2. Failure to file all charge. also not be discriminated against on the Department of Energy and the NC Plans are also available for electronic required affidavits and documentation y Pre-Bid Conference/Site Tour: Central the grounds of sex, age, disability, low- within the required time frames is grounds Office on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Department of Environmental Quality. distribution upon request to Novus Architects income level, creed/religion, or limited CCA is an equal opportunity employer and by emailing [email protected] and for rejection of the BID. 9:30 AM. English proficiency in consideration for y Bid Opening: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at encourages minority owned businesses to in the plan rooms of the Associated General an award.” apply. Contractors/iSqFt (www.isqft.com), Prospective BIDDERS who have been 10:00 AM. McGraw-Hill Dodge Corporation NC General Contractors Lic. # 3194. found guilty of discrimination within (www.construction.com) and Henco the last two (2) years are debarred from ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Reprographics (www.hencoplanroom.com) Attn: Tom Shannon bidding. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS and in the following Minority Plan Rooms: COASTAL COMMUNITY ACTION INC. AN EQUAL A pre-Bid conference will be held at HAYNES ELECTRIC and HAYNES Hispanic Contractors Association of the OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 10:00 AM on May 13, 2020 at the Duplin HEATING & COOLING are requesting Seeks HVAC contractors to Evaluate, Carolinas (HCAC) in Winston-Salem, County Water Department, 119 Middleton bids from Certified Female Contractors/ Clean and Tune (hereby ECT) Charlotte and Raleigh Areas – 877-227- Cemetery Lane, Kenansville, NC 28349. Suppliers and Certified Minority residential heating and air conditioning REQUEST FOR Prospective BIDDERS are encouraged Contractors/ Suppliers for the following 1680. AUDIT SERVICES BIDS systems for the Department of Energy, to attend this prebid conference as part of projects: Weatherization Assistance Program. Please respond to: their good faith efforts. ECTs shall be completed in accordance Columbus County Schools is accepting 187 Deaverview Road, bids from qualified auditors for: conducting y VA Medical Center, Bldg 47; Renovate with all applicable NC Weatherization Asheville, NC 28806 year-end financial compliance audits, Jesse L. Dowe, III & Expand Operating Rooms, Asheville, Assistance Program Standards. Properties (828) 254-6141 – Phone; reviewing the internal controls of business Chairman, Board of Commissioners NC; Bids requested to be sent in by will be located in Beaufort, Carteret, (828) 254-8696 – Fax operations, and preparing financial reports Duplin County 12 pm on May 11, 2020. Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, (H&M Constructors) as mandated by North Carolina General Onslow and Pamlico counties (not Statutes for three fiscal years ending June April 30, 2020 y Haw Creek Elementary School – required to service all counties). If you FTP Website Directions: 2020, 2021, and 2022. Date Addition & Renovations, wish to become one of our contractors https://mbhaynes.exavault.com/login Hendersonville, NC; Bids requested and would like more information, please Sealed proposals should be delivered to be sent in by 12 pm on May 5, 2020. contact Stacey Ellege at: to Columbus County Schools 817 The “Log In” box appears: Washington Street Whiteville no later ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Plans are available for review at our Coastal Community Action, Inc. Username is: hmdrawings than 12:00 noon on Monday, May 4, 303 McQueen Ave. Newport, NC Password is: hmdrawings 2020 (Attn: Deanne Meadows). Bids “Haren Construction Company, Inc. office and FTP website. 252-223-1645 received after the deadline will not be is seeking qualified Small/Minority/ [email protected] considered. Women Business Enterprises (S/MWBE) Please respond to: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS for construction of the Sylva, NC – 187 Deaverview Road, Contractors must be licensed and meet Submittals must include at least three Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority Asheville, NC 28806 insurance requirements. Contractor The North Carolina Department of references preferably from school WWTP #2 Impvs. Phase 1 Project. (828) 254-6141 – Phone; Public Safety has the following contract districts to which services have been Subcontractor and supplier opportunities (828) 254-1254 – Fax (HECC) package must be returned with required provided. Proposals must be valid and documentation by COB May 13, 2020. in Rockingham County out for bid: include but not limited to: Electrical, C-C11327 Grading and Utilities. The binding for a period of 90 days after the Rebar Placement/Supply, Concrete FTP Website Directions: The Weatherization Assistance Program is opening date. funded through the Department of Energy bid opening is scheduled for: Wednesday, Forming, Paving, Doors, HVAC, https://mbhaynes.exavault.com/login and the NC Department of Environmental 05/27/2020. To obtain the Notice to The Columbus County Board of Education Painting, and Erosion Control. Quotes Quality. CCA is an equal opportunity Bidders, any Pre-Bid Requirements, and reserves the right to consider all factors received by 12:00 Noon 5/14/2020. Please The “Log In” box appears: employer and encourages minority owned any Addenda visit: https://www.ips.state. and select bids based on the best interest contact Samantha Nelson at (423) 604- Username is: heccdrawings businesses to apply. nc.us/ips/AGENCY/PDF/13627201.pdf . of the district. 3038 for information.” Password is: heccdrawings

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CHARLOTTE WATER ZONE 4 DBE INVITATION TO BID FIELD OPERATIONS CENTER The North Carolina Department of Sealed proposals will be received until Buchanan and Sons, Inc. is requesting REQUEST FOR Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. intends to submit Public Safety has the following contract 2:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2020, in quotes from MBE/WBE/HUB Contractors PREQUALIFICATION AND a bid for the West Millbrook Middle in Granville County out for bid: 750 S. Merritt Mill Road, Chapel Hill, and Suppliers for the Tuckaseigee Water OUTREACH INVITATION – School Site Development Project in Wake Co. on May 12, 2020. We are soliciting C-C11336 Fire Alarm Replacement NC – Conference Room. Mailed or and Sewer Authority Wastewater ADVERTISEMENT quotes from certified DBE sub and Project. The bid opening is scheduled Couriered proposals can be sent to the Treatment Plant #2 Improvements – for: Thursday, 05/21/2020. To obtain Attention of Dan Schnitzer, Director Rodgers is accepting job specific trade suppliers. Contact our Estimating Dept the Notice to Bidders, any Pre-Bid Phase 1 (Project No. E-SRP-W-17-0121) contractor prequalification applications with any questions and at (304) 252-6575 of Sustainability and Capital Projects, located in Jackson County, NC. MBE/ Requirements, and any Addenda visit: 750 S. Merritt Mill Road, Chapel Hill, for the Charlotte Water Zone 4 Field or [email protected] or fax (304) WBE/HUB Subcontractors and Suppliers https://www.ips.state.nc.us/ips/ NC 27516 hand delivered immediately Operations Center project for the following 252-4131. Quotes are due by May 11th. V&G is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative AGENCY/PDF/13640700.pdf . prior to opening recommended due to are strongly encouraged to participate. bid packages: 02A - Selective Building Action Employer and provides assistance mail disruptions, for the construction of Quotes must be received by 12:00 pm Demolition, 03A - Complete Concrete, 04A – Masonry, 05A – Structural and Misc. to minority companies with insurance, McDougle Controls Replacement at Wednesday, May 13th. Please contact ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Tom Edge or Jessica Lewis at 828-497- Steel, 06B – Millwork and Casework, bonding, joint pay and quick pay terms. which time and place bids will be opened 07A - Roofing and Accessories, 07B - and read. 9720 in the office of Buchanan and Sons, WARREN COUNTY Inc. to obtain a complete list of subcontract Waterproofing and Sealants, 07E - Exterior WISE INTERCHANGE Metal Panels, 08A - Glass Assemblies, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Complete plans and specifications for & material items, complete contact 08B - Passage Door Assemblies, 08C - WATER & SEWER this project can be obtained from Stacie information, and to schedule a time to view SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Service Door Assemblies, 09A – Drywall Sealed proposals will be received by the Gado ([email protected]) at the plans. Assemblies, 09C - Acoustical Assemblies, North Carolina State Ports Authority WARREN COUNTY, Progressive Design Collaborative during NORTH CAROLINA 09D - Hard Tile, 09E – Flooring – (NCSPA) until 2:00 pm on June 10, 2020, normal office hours after Monday, April Resilient and Carpeting, 09F – Painting in Room 110A, NCSPA Maritime Building, 27, 2020. 2202 Burnett Boulevard, Wilmington, Sealed Bids for the construction of the CITY OF SANFORD, NC and Wall Covering, 10A - Specialties, NC 28401 for the construction of the Warren County – Wise Interchange RE-ADVERTISEMENT 10B – Signage, 10C – Lockers, 10D – Paper Plan Deposit $100.00. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Operable Partitions, 11D – Residential Wilmington Command Center Upfit, Water & Sewer System Improvements NCSPA, Port of Wilmington, NCSPA will be received by Warren County, in WATER TREATMENT Appliances, 11H – Prefabricated The Owner reserves the unqualified Structures (Canopies), 11I – Loading Dock Contract No. C-1384(W) at which time the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of PLANT EXPANSION and place bids will be opened and read. A the Warren County Armory Civic Center right to reject any and all proposals. Equipment, 11J – Truck Wash Equipment, 12A – Window Treatments, 13A – Fuel Pre-Bid meeting will be held on May 13, located at 501 U.S. Hwy. 158 Business APRIL 30, 2020 2020 at 10:00 am at the NCSPA Maritime East, Warrenton, North Carolina 27589 Station Equipment, 13B – Metal Building ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Systems, 14A – Elevators, 14C – Paint Building, 2202 Burnett Blvd., Wilmington, until 2:00 PM local time on Tuesday, The City is looking for qualified engineering NC 28401. June 2, 2020, at which time the Bids Booth, 18A – General Works, 21A - Fire firms to provide design, bidding, construction Protection, 22A - Plumbing Systems, 23A - received will be publicly opened and “The Town of Liberty is seeking bids administration construction inspection and HVAC Systems, 26A - Electrical Systems, Complete electronic copies of plans, read. The Project consists of constructing for street resurfacing. Please visit our all other related tasks for an expansion of 31A – Complete Sitework, 31C – Deep specifications, and contract documents approximately 2,679 LF of 8-inch gravity Bid Opportunities page on www.Liberty- for this project may be obtained from the NC.com for more information or contact the water treatment plant. Interested firms Foundation Systems, 32C – Landscaping, sewer lines and appurtenances in Warren and 33B - Fencing. The prequalification NCSPA Project Manager at the address County, North Carolina. Scott Kidd, Public Services & Recreation should contact the Public Works Department, below. Director at 336-215-2339. Bids will be Engineering Division at 919-777-1122 for deadline for submission on the Charlotte open at 11:00 AM on Thursday May 14, the qualification requirements. Submittals Water Zone 4 Field Operations Center is Bids must be submitted on the complete no later than Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 The State reserves the unqualified right to 2020 at 239 S Fayetteville St, Liberty, project. Bids must be enclosed in a are due by 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2020. by 5:00 PM. Prequalification applications reject any and all proposals and to waive sealed envelope, addressed to Warren NC 27298. All work must be complete submitted late or incomplete will not be informalities. County Public Utilities Office, 712 U.S. by June 30, 2020.” reviewed. For those trade contractors Hwy. 158 Business West, P.O. Box 577, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS seeking Prequalification with Rodgers Owner: Warrenton, North Carolina 27589 and Builders, Prequalification applications may North Carolina State Ports Authority the outside of the envelope must be ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS H.M. Kern Corporation requests bids be obtained at www.rodgersbuilders.com, (NCSPA) marked “Bid for Warren County – Wise for the Lee Co. Courthouse Complex & contact William Satterfield at wsatter 2202 Burnett Boulevard Interchange Water & Sewer System Wilmington, NC 28401 Government Center Renovations project [email protected] or by phone Improvements”. All bids must be made 704.537.6044 for further information. on blank forms provided and included in by 10 AM on 5/15/20. NCSPA Project Manager: the bound document. The name, address, An Outreach Meeting will be held via Monica Valsi, EI Please fax bids to 336.668.2142. Plans and license number with limitation and Microsoft Teams presentation utilizing the 2202 Burnett Boulevard classification of the Bidder must be Project: are available for review in our office (160 address below from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wilmington, NC 28401 plainly marked thereon. Salisbury High School Gym Addition, Thatcher Rd., Greensboro, NC), at www. May 20th, 2020. A 2nd Outreach Meeting Phone (910) 746-6412 Salisbury, NC. hmkern.com or by calling our office at will be held via Microsoft Teams utilizing [email protected] Contractors are notified that North 336.668.3213 for additional plan rooms. the address below for those that are unable Carolina G.S. 87 relating to licensing of Bid Date: H.M. Kern offers assistance to MWBE/ to attend the previous session from contractors will be observed in receiving DBE businesses on a one-on-one basis 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on May 27th, 2020. INVITATION TO BID May 6, 2020 @ 12:00 noon. MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS bids and awarding contracts. that need quick pay options, joint pay If you prefer to receive the below links electronically, please email Kris Greenway Contact: agreements or letters of credit. Bar Construction Co., Inc. is soliciting The Issuing Office for the Bidding Brandon Harrison ([email protected]) or Documents is Rivers & Associates, Inc. Armand Perez (aperez@rodgersbuilders. quotations for the following: Wake 828-754-6431 Technical Community College – Health Prospective Bidders may examine the [email protected] . com) . The Outreach session will outline Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office INVITATION TO BID project parameters and introduce Project Services Parking Deck Elevator on Mondays through Fridays between team members. Repairs. Bids are due at 2:00 pm on Wilkie Construction Company is Hall is currently soliciting quotes from 05/20/20. Interested subcontractors should the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM local requesting bids for the above referenced time, and may obtain copies of the interested NCDOAHUB Certified DBE/ May 20th, 2020 Outreach Meeting Link: contact Bruce Guarini at 611-A Industrial project. Bidding Documents from the Issuing MBE/WBE Contractors for the NC https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- Ave, Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274- 2477, or [email protected] . Office as described below. Wildlife Resources Commission join/19%3ameeting_M2JiY2ZmZTAtMm Work includes: (NCWRC) Big Hungry River Upper E0MS00NWI0LWFjNmEtZDBiNTdiZW Bidding Documents also may be Renovation to the existing Gymnasium JhOGI5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b% at Salisbury High School. Dam Modifications Project. INVITATION TO BID examined online at ConstructConnect 22Tid%22%3a%22d7b6a43f-d118-4e5e- MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS Plan Room www.constructconnect.com, Scope of Work: a17a-9d19f5e1735c%22%2c%22Oid%2 The work includes General, Site, Civil, 2%3a%2241979ab7-5310-4e01-8c1c-ea and at the office of Warren County Public Survey, Erosion Control, Clearing Bar Construction Co., Inc. is soliciting Utilities, 712 U.S. Hwy. 158 Business Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, and 7411dbf87f%22%2c%22IsBroadcastM- and Grubbing, Dump Truck Hauling, quotations for the following: North West, Warrenton, North Carolina 27589. Electrical work to be constructed under a eeting%22%3atrue%7d Single Prime Contract. Cofferdam, Scaffolding, Concrete Cutting, Carolina Department of Public Safety – SBI Building #16. Bids Printed copies of the Bidding Documents Concrete/Pour in Place, Handrail May 27th, 2020 Outreach Meeting Link: Please contact our office at 828-754- Fabrication, Information Signs. are due at 3:00 pm on 05/19/20. may be obtained from the Issuing Office, https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- Interested subcontractors should contact 6431 or [email protected] to during the hours indicated above, upon join/19%3ameeting_NmZlMGFjMDYtO Brian Tessier at 611-A Industrial Ave, payment of a deposit of $50.00 for each obtain a link for plans and specifications Materials: WFjOS00ZjgyLTg2NWEtNjA1ZTYyN Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274-2477, set. Bona fide bidders who return full on this project. Aggregates, Fill Dirt, Concrete WZhMDRh%40thread.v2/0?context=% or [email protected] . sets of the Bidding Documents in good Reinforcement, Ready Mix Concrete, 7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d7b6a43f-d118- condition (suitable for re-use) within 10 Grout, Erosion Control Materials, Handrail 4e5e-a17a-9d19f5e1735c%22%2c%22 days after receipt of Bids will receive a REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Materials, Information Signs. Oid%22%3a%2241979ab7-5310-4e01- INVITATION TO BID full refund. An additional electronic (.pdf) 8c1c-ea7411dbf87f%22%2c%22IsBroadc MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS astMeeting%22%3atrue%7d version of plans and specifications may WILMINGTON HOUSING Quotes are due by Monday, May 18, 2020 AUTHORITY PREPARES be purchased for an additional $35.00 @ 10:00 A.M. Bar Construction Co., Inc. is non-refundable fee. Checks for Bidding TO OPEN THE PUBLIC Rodgers Builders strongly encourages the soliciting quotations for the following: Documents shall be payable to “Rivers HOUSING WAITLIST FOR utilization of local firms along with diverse Southwest Elementary School – HVAC & Associates, Inc.”. Upon request and HOUSTON MOORE AND Hall Contracting will break down business partners on all projects. These Renovations. Bids are due at 2:00 pm receipt of the document deposit indicated VESTA VILLAGE COMMUNITIES or combine elements of work into projects will follow the MSBE recruitment on 05/14/20. Interested subcontractors above, the Issuing Office will transmit the economically feasible units to facilitate and utilization guidelines set forth by the should contact Bruce Guarini at Bidding Documents. The date that the WILMINGTON, NC D/M/WBE participation. We offer Quick City of Charlotte. Contact James Clayton 611-A Industrial Ave, Greensboro, Bidding Documents are transmitted by THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020 Pay arrangements to all D/M/W/BES at [email protected] or by NC 27406, (336) 274-2477, or the Issuing Office will be considered the participating in the Construction Contract phone 704.537.6044 for further information. [email protected] .

Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding The Wilmington Housing Authority has within 20 days after the DMWBES has Documents. Partial sets of Bidding announced it will be accepting applications properly performed and the DMWBES ADVERTISEMENT FOR Documents will not be available from for its Houston Moore and Vesta Village work has been properly completed INVITATION TO BID REQUEST FOR BIDS MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Communities. Beginning Monday, May to enable DMWBES contractors and Engineer will be responsible for full 4th through Tuesday May 5th, 2020, suppliers to meet cash-flow demands. or partial sets of Bidding Documents, ORANGE WATER AND Bar Construction Co., Inc. is applications will be available to those SEWER AUTHORITY including Addenda if any, obtained from If you need assistance with obtaining soliciting quotations for the following: interested in applying to be placed on the MASON FARM WWTP sources other than the Issuing Office. bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, and Appalachian State University – waiting list for the Houston Moore and insurance or joint pay agreements please MISCELLANEOUS MECHANICAL Appalachian Heights HVAC Upgrades. Vesta Village Communities. Each IMPROVEMENTS AERATION A “non-mandatory” pre-bid conference contact us, and we will review your needs Bids are due at 2:00 pm on 05/21/20. community has its own wait list, and direct you to available agencies for BASINS FOAM SPRAY Interested subcontractors should contact will be held at 2:00 PM local time therefore, to be considered for both SYSTEM REPLACEMENT on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in the assistance. Bruce Guarini at 611-A Industrial Ave, properties, 2 applications must be CIP PROJECT NO. 278-80 Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274-2477, Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the submitted. ISSUE DATE: APRIL 30, 2020 Warren County Armory Civic Center The plans and specifications can be viewed or [email protected] . located at 501 U.S. Hwy. 158 Business The waiting list will open each day or obtained at the follow locations: Orange Water & Sewer Authority East, Warrenton, North Carolina 27589. (OWASA) is inviting contractors to submit Attendance at the pre-bid conference is beginning 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. INVITATION TO BID Applications are available at WHA’s y Viewed or obtained at Hall Contracting’s bids for improvements at the Mason MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Office at 6415 Lakeview Road, Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant. In accordance with the Minority main office located at 1524 S. 16th Street Charlotte, NC 28269. This is a lump sum bid with qualification Bar Construction Co., Inc. is soliciting Participation Goals, potential prime and on the website at www.wha.net . requirements. quotations for the following: Lee County Contractor(s), should attend the Pre-Bid Courts Complex and Government Conference. Applicants are reminded that no y Obtained from QuestCDN Website applications will be accepted at any (Project # 6815798), email at info@quest The entire advertisement for bidders is Center. Bids are due at 2:00 pm on located on the OWASA web site (www. Wilmington Housing Authority office. cdn.com or call at (952) 233-1632 with a 05/15/20. Interested subcontractors should Bid security shall be furnished in accordance owasa.org) and may be downloaded at contact Bruce Guarini at 611-A Industrial with the Instructions to Bidders. fee of $50.00. All applications must be mailed via https://www.owasa.org/bid-opportunities/ . Ave, Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274- United States Postal Service and 2477, or [email protected] . Owner: Warren County y Viewed at McGill Associates at www. The primary objectives of the project are to: By: Vincent E. Jones postmarked no later than Friday, May mcgillassociates.com . a. replacement of the existing spray non 8, 2020. Only the 2020 Pre-Application Title: County Manager potable spray system on the existing INVITATION TO BID Date: April 30, 2020 forms will be accepted. y If bidding, please check the appropriate Aeration Basins; MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS box and e-mail your response back to b. installation of magnetic flow meter to y These communities have 2, 3 and 4 Rivers and Associates, Inc. Johnny Meador at jmeador@hallcon measure spray system flow; and Bar Construction Co., Inc. is soliciting Engineers Planners Surveyors bedroom units. tracting.com . c. installation of other appurtenances as quotations for the following: Wake Post Office Box 929 shown on the drawings. County Public Schools – River Oaks 107 East Second Street Applicants should not contact WHA Offices Renovations. Bids are due Greenville, North Carolina offices to inquire about placement on the Yes, we will be bidding A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be at 2:00 pm on 05/21/20. Interested 27835 (P.O. Box) OR waiting list. Applicants will be notified Company held at 11:00 a.m. on May 18, 2020. subcontractors should contact Bruce 27858 (Street Address) in writing if they have been placed on Guarini at 611-A Industrial Ave, Phone: (252) 7524135 the waiting list once their application is No, we are not bidding Responses to the Request for Bids must be Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274-2477, Fax: (252) 752-3974 processed. Contact received by 11:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020. or [email protected] .

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