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

Question Deadline 07/21/2025 at 3:00 PM ET Questions or requests for further information regarding this Invitation to Bid shall be submitted in writing to the attention of Mario Barron at mario.barron@brunswickcountync.gov Brunswick County is soliciting informal bids for horizontal directional drilling and associated utility work at the locations listed below. On September 16, 2024, Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 made landfall in North Carolina, resulting in significant flash flooding that caused road washouts and exposed or compromised utility infrastructure at multiple locations in Brunswick County. The scope of work includes horizontal directional drilling of new water lines, installation of all associated appurtenances and tie-ins, and restoration of service. All newly installed piping must be pressure tested, flushed, chlorinated, and pass BAC-T (bacteriological) testing prior to being reconnected to the existing water distribution system to ensure operational integrity and compliance with state regulations. Project Locations: o 1225 Holden Beach Road SW, Supply, NC 28462 - Approximately 300 linear feet of 12-inch waterline via horizontal directional drilling o 3261 George II Highway SE, Southport, NC 28461 - Approximately 245 linear feet of 10-inch waterline via horizontal directional drilling A more detailed Scope of Work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: 3.1 Install DR-18 rated piping using horizontal directional drilling methods according to the specified length and size above at each location. 3.2 Install approximately two (2) joints of DR-18 piping by open cut methods at each end of the directional drill, fittings, and bends necessary for a complete tie-in directional drill shall be restrained by thrust block or other approved method. 3.3 Perform pressure test, chlorinate and perform BAC-T Test. Ensure required NC Division of Environmental and Brunswick County standards for chlorination and bacteriological testing have been met. Work will not be considered complete until passing bacteriological tests have been received. 3.4 Establish traffic control during the performance of the work, ensuring measures are in place for safety and all compliance requirements. 3.5 The contractor shall endeavor to not disturb the existing roadway. Any disturbance shall be restored as required to meet NCDOT requirements. 3.6 The contractor shall seed and mulch site to NCDOT standard specifications and shall establish sufficient vegetation to stabilize the disturbed areas. 3.7 The work includes the cost of all mobilization, overhead, insurance, clean up, and all ancillaries necessary for a complete service. 3.8 No debris will be left at the site. 3.9 All materials, restoration, and debris disposal costs must be included in the submitted bid. 3.10 All necessary permits for the work are the responsibility of the contractor. 3.11 The selected contractor shall attend a meeting at a mutually agreeable time, but within two (2) weeks of notification, with the owner to determine setup, staging area, storage, and appropriate work hours prior to commencing services under the awarded contract. The contractor to submit a forecasted timeline of work and anticipated completion date. Any changes to the specifications or Scope of Work contained herein will be made in the form of an Addendum to this Invitation to Bid and will be supplied to all known prospective bidders and posted on the Brunswick County website. Notwithstanding the foregoing, bidders will be responsible for ensuring that they have all addenda. Brunswick County may negotiate and refine final specifications and Scope of Work with the selected bidder.