Site work for a water / sewer project in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a 2,240-square-foot water / sewer project.

As of November 10, 2023, this project has not yet been awarded. They are working to award to Hamlet Associates, and no dates have been determined. Improvements include a storm drainage network to collect roof drainage and rear yard drainage, foundation waterproofing along several buildings, landscaping enhancements, safety railing replacement, stone stair repair, new ADA ramp and retaining walls, dumpster corral, parking lot upgrades, building repointing at Recreation building. BID SUBMITTAL The Owner will consider single-prime (all trades) bids as listed below. The provisions of North Carolina General Statutes 143-128, including guidelines for single-prime contracting and minority business enterprise participation, shall be observed in letting and executing the Work. Applicable provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87 shall be observed in the receiving of bids and awarding of contracts. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days following the opening of bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and irregularities. In accordance with General Statute GS 133-3, Specifications may list one or more preferred brands as an alternate to the base bid in limited circumstances. Specifications containing a preferred brand alternate under this section must identify the performance standards that support the preference. Performance standards for the preference must be approved in advance by the Owner in an open meeting. Any alternate approved by the Owner shall be approved only where (i) the preferred alternate will provide cost savings, maintain or improve the functioning of any process or system affected by the preferred item or items, or both, and (ii) a justification identifying these criteria will be made available in writing to the public. Interested bidders and vendors may obtain a copy of the pertinent sections of the specifications and performance standards by contacting the Orange County Capital Projects Manager. SUBMITTAL Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for the period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and irregularities.