The work consists of installing approximately 576 LF of 8" SDR-35, 430 LF of 24" SDR-35 and 214 LF of 24" C900 from the Whitley Heights Pump Station to an existing manhole located on Swift Creek Road. The existing manhole is connected to an existing 36" gravity sewer line that flows parallel to Swift Creek Road. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or a bid bond by an acceptable surety company of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable
to the Owner, Johnston county, as a bid guarantee. Small minority and women's businesses and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit bids.
A Performance and a Payment Bond will be required for the successful bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract, payment of all persons supplying labor or furnishing materials, and payment of all liabilities incurred in connection with the work under this contract. North Carolina law requires any contractor bidding on work in the State which costs $30,000.00 or more to show evidence that he is licensed under the Act to Regulate the Practice of General Contracting. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and any part of a bid and to waive formalities and technicalities in the bidding procedure. No consideration will be given any request for Plans and Specifications within the five (5) day period immediately prior to the date for receiving bids. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the State of North Carolina. Neither the State or Federal government nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting contract. Bidder shall make positive efforts to use small and minority-owned businesses and comply with GS 143-128.
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