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

The Project consists generally of the following major items: Replacement of approximately 4,119 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to 12-inch HDPE gravity sewer via pipe bursting and associated manholes as shown on the Drawings and as specified. Replacement of approximately 26 existing active sewer service laterals connected to sewer lines to be replaced. 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. 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. 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. Alternatively, a City of Raleigh 00100-2 Advertisement for Bids copy of just the digital plans and specifications can be obtained for a nonrefundable fee of $60. 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 ohnsonmb@cdmsmith.com indicating your intention to prepare a Bid for the Project Failure to complete this step may render your Bid non-responsive. 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.