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

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) intends to procure a qualified Design-Builder (DB) to provide design and construction services for the installation of two separate 16-inch diameter water main interconnections in the Bayshore area to extend our distribution system and provide safe, reliable drinking water to adjacent, unserved properties and neighborhoods impacted by PFAS. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Questions pertaining to the selection process should be directed to Procurement Manager at bids@cfpua.org no later than 2:00 PM on November 19, 2024. Project Description: The scope of this project includes the design, permitting, and construction of two separate 16-inch diameter water main interconnections in the Bayshore area to provide public drinking water access to adjacent, unserved properties and neighborhoods that are impacted by PFAS. Total Estimated Design-Build Project Budget: $7,000,000 to $10,000,000 The selected Design Builder (DB) will form a team with CFPUA and execute preliminary and final comprehensive agreements for design and construction of the aforementioned 16-inch diameter water mains along Market St./Bayshore Dr. and Furtado Dr. for a total project cost not to exceed approved budget amount. The project scope of work generally includes, but is not limited to, the following primary tasks: 2.1.1 This project will entail planning, design, permitting, construction management, and construction of 16-inch diameter water main interconnections in the Bayshore area to provide public drinking water access to adjacent, unserved properties and neighborhoods that are impacted by PFAS. Planning, design, constructability studies and reviews, permitting, bidding, easement and right-of-way mapping, etc. for water main and service installations in accordance with applicable technical standards and administrative requirements of the CFPUA, New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, NCDOT, etc. Experience with water distribution projects in an active urban environment is required. 2.2.2 Construction cost analyses and estimation based on marketplace conditions, value engineering guidance, and best value recommendations throughout the design and construction phases. Demonstrated capacity to accurately estimate project costs and effectively deliver capital projects of this nature on time and within budget is relevant to the selection.