INVITATION FOR BIDS - KIMBERLY JONES VILLAGE SITEWORK
Metcon, Inc., acting as Construction Manager on behalf of the Lumberton Housing Authority (LHA), Only First Tier Prequalified Bidders will be allowed to submit a bid on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at the following location, Lumberton Housing Authority, 307 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358. Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately following the bid deadline. A virtual bid opening will also be held via Zoom at 2:00 PM. If necessary, a rebid will be scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Lumberton Housing Authority, 307 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.
KIMBERLY JONES VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION (SITEWORK)
FEDERAL FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This project is subject to applicable federal, state, and local requirements associated with its funding. Where applicable, contractors must comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Housing and Urban Development Housing and Community Based Development Grant, and State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality program requirements, including applicable labor standards, equal opportunity provisions, Section 3 requirements, and other federal contract provisions.
It is the goal of the Lumberton Housing Authority to promote the opportunity for full participation by Small Business Enterprises, Section 3 residents, and Section 3 businesses in project-related employment, training, and contracting opportunities to the greatest extent feasible. Non-Small Business Enterprise Contractors are encouraged to utilize SBE subcontractors and suppliers.
To the greatest extent feasible, employment, training, and contracting opportunities generated by HUD funding shall be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to business concerns that substantially employ such persons, in accordance with applicable Section 3 requirements.
This project is subject to applicable federal requirements, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts prevailing wage requirements. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with applicable federal labor standards, including the payment of prevailing wages and applicable requirements for certified payroll records.
Lumberton Housing Authority REQUIRED POLICY STATEMENT
The Lumberton Housing Authority (LHA) is committed to providing quality housing and economic opportunities for its residents and the neighborhoods it serves.
One of the major requirements supporting this commitment is Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, which requires that HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent feasible, provide employment, training, and contracting opportunities to low- and very low-income persons and eligible businesses.
It is the policy of the Lumberton Housing Authority to contribute to the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of Small Business Enterprises and Section 3 businesses and individuals, and to encourage their participation in procurement activities.
Lumberton Housing Authority encourages contractors to provide opportunities for participation by Small Business Enterprises, and Section 3 businesses and individuals through partnerships, joint ventures, subcontracts, and other contractual opportunities.
Contractors are encouraged to identify and implement meaningful participation opportunities for these businesses and individuals, consistent with applicable federal requirements and project-specific bid documents.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of a housing complex with five (5) two-story apartment buildings and one Community Center. The overall project scope includes the construction of seventy-two (72) new low-income housing apartments in five (5) separate wood-framed buildings, encompassing approximately 87,320 gross square feet (GSF), with brick and cement board siding. The project also includes a new Community Center and exterior improvements, including parking, roadwork, a storm drainage system, a retention pond, and landscaping.
BID PACKAGES: Turnkey Sitework
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PRE-BID AND SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH MEETING
An open Pre-Bid and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Outreach Meeting will be held on-site and virtually for all interested firms on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Lumberton Housing Authority, 307 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://metconus.zoom.us/j/9105218013?pwd=6JIHPMZ3VkSO04568L97Cu812mzsOn.1&omn=81214998691
Meeting ID: 910 521 8013
Passcode: 8013
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Lumberton Housing Authority and its contracted representatives fully comply with HUD Section 3 requirements. For this project, we commit to implementing a targeted outreach and hiring strategy to provide employment and contracting opportunities to qualified low-income residents and Section 3 businesses within the local community.
To inquire about prequalifying or for a list of prequalified bidders please contact Tina Harris at tharris@metconus.com or 910-521-8013.
