Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Wilmington, North Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; water / sewer project; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and road / highway.

As of May 31, 2023, project was awarded to Morgan Trucking & General Construction, Inc., awarded amount is $719,078.91. Construction has not begun yet, but the owner anticipates starting construction in June 2023. The City will receive SINGLE PRIME BIDS ONLY for this project. This project consists of pedestrian improvements along Oleander Drive from Hawthorne Rd to 42nd Street. The improvements include, but are not limited to grading, sidewalk, curb and gutter, pavement repair, pedestrian signals, drainage, and other incidentals. All firms submitting bids for the proposed work must be properly licensed under Chapter 87, N. C. General Statutes. The bidders license number must appear on the outside of the envelope. In accordance with the City of Wilmington's Minority/Disadvantaged Business Policy, the bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined by the Bid Specifications, to subcontract 14% of the dollar value of the prime contract to businesses which are at least 51% owned and controlled by minority, socially, and/or economically disadvantaged individuals (MBE/DBEs). A complete copy of the City of Wilmington's MBE/WBE policy is available for inspection at the Purchasing Managers Office. Potential Subcontract opportunities which may exist on this project include, but may not be limited to Asphalt Paving, Pavement Markings, Grading, Concrete, Curb & Gutter, Hauling, Erosion Control, Traffic Control, Drainage, Landscaping, Signal, Suppliers and other items not specifically referenced herein. If the bidder fails to achieve the contract goal stated herein, it is required to provide documentation demonstrating that it made a good faith effort in attempting to meet the established goals. A bid which fails to meet these requirements will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. The City of Wilmington does not discriminate of the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities. Bids for this project shall be guaranteed by all bidders for a period of 90 calendar days following the bid opening. The City of Wilmington Reserves the Right to Reject any and all Bids. THE CONTRACT GOAL FOR MBE/WBE/HUB/DBE PARTICIPATION IS 14%.