This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Newton, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Work to be performed under this Contract generally includes, removal of stream debris for approximately 700 linear feet of Clark Creek, shown on the attached project map and described in Section III, Specifications / Scope of Work. The planned work area is located at 1540 Crestwood Street, Newton, North Carolina 28658. The bid package will serve as official notice that Catawba County is soliciting informal bids for the item(s) and/or services stated on the cover page and outlined in the specifications in this bid package. 7. To qualify, all bids shall be submitted using bid forms contained in this IFB. Incomplete or segregated bids will not be accepted. 8. It is the responsibility of each Bidder, before submitting a Bid, to (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly, (b) visit the site to become familiar with local conditions that may in any manner affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work, (c) consider federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect cost, progress, performance or finishing of the Work; (d) study and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the Contract Documents, and (e) notify County of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies in the Contract Documents. 9. The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation that the Bidder has complied with every requirement and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance of the Work. 10. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder taking into consideration quality, performance, and time specified in Invitation for Bids for performance of the contract. Such a Bidder shall possess the skill, ability, and integrity necessary for the faithful performance of the work. 11. A Bid Bond is not required for this project. 12. The Work is to be completed (the Contract Time) by October 31, 2024. 13. Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the form of a Debris Removal Agreement. 14. All bidders are notified that Catawba County has a verifiable five percent (5%) goal for participation by minority owned and women owned businesses in the total value of Work for which prime contractors are awarded pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-128. 15. The Contractor shall pay all applicable sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by law. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing the pertinent State Statutes involving the sales tax and sales tax exemption and complying with all requirements. The Contractor shall include all Federal, State and local taxes in his bid. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, Owner, Engineers and their employees, agents and representatives from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, penalties, fines and tax liabilities whatsoever resulting from Contractor's failure to include such taxes in his bid, pay any such tax or comply with any applicable tax requirements or statutes. The Owner is eligible for reimbursement of all sales tax. The Contractor is to include in their bid and pay all such taxes associated with this project. The Contractor is to submit with each Application for Payment adequate documentation verifying that taxes have been paid and which state, county and city collected the taxes in order for the Owner to apply for reimbursement. 16. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Further, if Contractor uses a subcontractor, Contractor shall require the subcontractor to comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. 17. All bidders are hereby notified that they must be properly licensed under the state laws governing their prospective trades if licensing is required for their trade. Bidders are also notified that applicable provisions of Chapter 87 of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina shall be observed in the receiving of bids and awarding of contracts for the Work. 18. Insurance requirements for this project are contained in Section IV, Contractor Insurance Requirements. 19. Catawba County reserves the right to reject any/all submittals. The County assumes no contractual obligation as a result of the issuance of this request, the preparation or bid submission by the Contractor, evaluation or final selection. Submit Written Questions Contractors August 1, 2024 by 5:00 PM Provide Responses to Questions County August 2, 2024 by 5:00 PM Questions process, Contractor shall submit any such questions by the above due date. Written questions shall be emailed to tinawright@catawbacountync.gov. Time Frame - Target Start Date - August, 2024 Project Completion Deadline - October, 2024