Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Bakersville, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the construction of a 14,780-square-foot educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The area to be prepared is 190 feet in length and ranges from 78 feet to 86 feet in width. It is also illustrated on a Site Grading Plan prepared by Cook Engineering. The total area to be prepared is approximately 14,780 square feet. The site preparation consists of removal and disposal of undocumented fill soils and materials compacted to at least 98% maximum dry density All bidders must have experience in undercut and fill projects and must be licensed contractors. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to 5% of the Total Base Bid and an additional amount equal to 10% of that amount to cover additional costs and charges that may be incurred. The Bid Bond must be executed by a corporate surety authorized by the State of North Carolina to execute such bonds, conditioned that the surety will upon demand forthwith make payment to Mitchell County upon said bond if the bidder fails to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. In lieu of the bid bond the bidder may submit with its bid a deposit bidder may submit with its bid a deposit in the same amount by cashiers check or certified check issued by some bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The successful bidder will be required to post a performance bond and a payment bond equal to the amount of the Total Base Bid together with 10% of that amount to cover additional costs and charges that may be incurred and charged as a result of the presence of groundwater in the undercut area.