Site work for a water / sewer project in Raleigh, North Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of September 23, 2021, project has not been awarded. The Project consists generally of the following major items: *Installation of approximately 560 linear feet of 6-inch to 12-inch diameter waterlines located along the alignment, valves and all other appurtenances as shown on the Drawings and as specified. *Installation of approximately 4,900 linear feet of 8-inch to 10-inch sewer lines located along the alignment and associated manholes as shown on the Drawings and as specified. *Installation of approximately 1,600 linear feet of 8-inch sewer CIPP liner located along the alignment and associated manholes as shown on the Drawings and as specified. *Replacement of existing active sewer laterals connected to sewer lines to be replaced and installation of new proposed sewer laterals as shown on the Drawings and as specified. *Reconnection of existing fire services as shown on the Drawings and as specified. *Grading, paving, erosion control, site cleanup, and seeding. *Disposal of excess and unsuitable excavation and removed excess materials. *Testing of all installed water and sewer infrastructure. *Temporary facilities (including bypass pumping and temporary water) as required to maintain service during construction and connection to the new facilities. *General conditions including scheduling, project coordination, field work and surveying, environmental protection procedures, submittals and shop drawings, operations and maintenance data, and other requirements as specified for the coordination and execution of the Work. With each request for Bidding Documents supply the following information: Company name, contact person, street address, phone number, and email address for Bidding point of contact; N. C. contractor's license with limitation and classification; indicate if the firm will be a Prime bidder, Supplier or Sub-Contractor. Bidders will be required to show evidence that they are licensed to perform the work in the Bidding Documents as required by North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 87 and the Instruction to Bidders. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid and shall be subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders. Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina Sections 143-128.2 and 143-131, and in accordance with City policy, the City of Raleigh encourages and provides equal opportunity for certified Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) businesses to participate in all aspects of the City's contracting and procurement programs to include Professional Services; Goods and Other Services; and Construction. The prime contractor will be required to identify participation of MWBE businesses in their Bid, and how that participation will be achieved. Furthermore, the City's goal is to contract or sub-contract fifteen percent (15%) of the contract amount to certified MWBEs on construction projects over $300,000, or with contracts that include $100,000 or more in state funding. Immediately after bids are received, a meeting will be held outside the Raleigh Water Operations Center where bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A map indicating the Bid Opening meeting location will be provided at the Pre-Bid meeting. As a precautionary measure due to COVID-19 and understanding that some businesses have chosen to suspend employee travel, the Bid Opening will also be held via a virtual meeting. Contractors and Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend the bid opening via virtual meeting. For those who wish to attend in person, all attendees will be required to adhere to the North Carolina and CDCsocial distancing and mask wearing guidelines. We also strongly recommend that each submitting firm only send one representative, if desiring to have an in-person presence, so that recommended social distancing can be accommodated. Invitations to the virtual meeting will be sent to those who attended the mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. Others interested in attending shall contact the Engineer. Plans and digital files must be purchased through Accent Imaging to be on the bidders list. Bids will only be accepted from companies listed on the bidders list. To remain up to date on any Addenda, changes, or information notices please send an email to locklearjg@cdmsmith.com indicating your intention to prepare a Bid for the Project. Failure to complete this step may render your Bid non-responsive After Bids are opened, the Owner shall evaluate them in accordance with the methods and criteria set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner/City Council reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all Bids. Unless all Bids are rejected, Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance and the time specified in the Bid Form for the performance of the Contract. SPR--01 37--2021