McDowell County Hurricane Helene - Recreational Parks Restoration - Bid 2026
McDowell CountyCounty · McDowell County, NC- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Duration
- 7 months
- Primary contact
- Cyndi Sherwood
- (828) 652-3001
The 30-second brief
McDowell County invites sealed bids for the disaster recovery and restoration of three recreational park sites damaged by Hurricane Helene: Lindley Park, Greenlee Park, and Sandy Andrews Memorial Park. The scope includes in-kind repairs and replacements of existing facilities within their pre-disaster footprints, featuring grading, earthwork, silt removal, structures, concession stands, restroom repairs, mechanical equipment, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and park amenities like picnic shelters, tables, grills, and playground equipment. Additional work covers baseball field and athletic surface restoration, perimeter fence repairs, access drives, trails, parking area paving, drainage and stormwater utilities, and electrical wiring, panels, and lighting infrastructure. Bids are due by November 17, 2026. A bid bond or cash deposit of five percent is required, along with a North Carolina contractor's license.
Disaster recovery and restoration of Lindley Park, Greenlee Park, And Sandy Andrews Memorial Park including grading, Earthwork, Silt removal, Structures, Concession stands, Restroom repairs, Mechanical equipment, Appliances, Plumbing fixtures, Picnic shelters, Tables, Grills, Playground equipment, Baseball field and athletic surface restoration, Perimeter fence repairs, Access drives, Trails, Parking area paving, Drainage and stormwater utilities, Electrical wiring, Panels, And site/ballfield lighting infrastructure
Quality, performance and time
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Summary
McDowell County invites sealed bids for the disaster recovery and restoration of three recreational park sites damaged by Hurricane Helene: Lindley Park, Greenlee Park, and Sandy Andrews Memorial Park.
The scope includes in-kind repairs and replacements of existing facilities within their pre-disaster footprints, featuring grading, earthwork, silt removal, structures, concession stands, restroom repairs, mechanical equipment, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and park amenities like picnic shelters, tables, grills, and playground equipment. Additional work covers baseball field and athletic surface restoration, perimeter fence repairs, access drives, trails, parking area paving, drainage and stormwater utilities, and electrical wiring, panels, and lighting infrastructure. Bids are due by November 17, 2026. A bid bond or cash deposit of five percent is required, along with a North Carolina contractor's license.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Quality, performance and time
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
24- Disaster recovery and restoration of Lindley Park
- Greenlee Park
- Sandy Andrews Memorial Park including grading
- Earthwork
- Silt removal
- Structures
- Concession stands
- Restroom repairs
- Mechanical equipment
- Appliances
- Plumbing fixtures
- Picnic shelters
- Tables
- Grills
- Playground equipment
- Baseball field and athletic surface restoration
- Perimeter fence repairs
- Access drives
- Trails
- Parking area paving
- Drainage and stormwater utilities
- Electrical wiring
- Panels
- Site/ballfield lighting infrastructure
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Bond
- Submit to
- McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
- Scope location
- Marion, NC
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from McDowell County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752. For questions, contact Cyndi Sherwood.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including McDowell County in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Cyndi Sherwood at (828) 652-3001. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Disaster recovery and restoration of Lindley Park, Greenlee Park, And Sandy Andrews Memorial Park including grading, Earthwork, Silt removal, Structures, Concession stands, Restroom repairs, Mechanical equipment, Appliances, Plumbing fixtures, Picnic shelters, Tables, Grills, Playground equipment, B. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality, performance and time" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from McDowell County?
All active and historical solicitations from McDowell County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, McDowell County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 7 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Bond. Review the full document from McDowell County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Marion, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.