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

The Work involves the furnishing of all materials, Labor, equipment, tools, etc. unless otherwise specified, for construction of the utility and drainage upgrades as described herein for the project site located at 808 W. Trinity Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. Work under this contract consists of sewer line and water line relocations, stormwater drainage modifications, and site grading as shown on the Construction Drawings. Representatives from the City of Durham's Environmental and Street Services Department and Underutilized Business Compliance Division and from the Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. The onsite pre-Bid conference will be weather dependent. All risks associated with site access will be the sole responsibility of the bidder recognizing that debris and other potential hazards may be encountered. Each Bidder must be licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The City Council of the City of Durham reserves the right to reject any or all the Bids. All Bids must include a non collusion affidavit. To ensure that all Bidders using the Purchasing Division's web site are kept up to date on any Addenda, changes, or information notices, please send an e-mail to watersheds@Durhamnc.gov indicating your intention to prepare a Bid for the Project. Failure to complete this step may render your Bid as nonresponsive. Each Bidder is advised that the Work may be inspected and supervised by the Engineer under the direction of the City of Durham. The Engineer may also be involved in the identification of specific repair areas and the proposed method of repairs for the Site Work. The City of Durham requires the Project to be completed in 305 calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed. No Bid shall be considered or accepted unless at the time of its filing the same shall be accompanied by a deposit of cash or a certified or cashier's check drawn on a bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid. The check shall be made payable to the City of Durham. Said deposit shall guarantee that the Contract will be entered into by the successful Bidder if the award is made. Such deposit of cash or certified or cashier's check may be held by the City until the successful Bidder has executed and delivered the Contract Documents, including performance and payment bond, to the City of Durham and returned or kept in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-129. Refer to other Bidding requirements described in Section 00 21 15, Section 00 31 00, and Section 00 41 43. In lieu of the cash deposit or certified or cashier's check mentioned above, the Bidder may file a Bid bond in the same amount executed by a corporate surety authorized to execute such bonds in North Carolina and conditioned as provided by North Carolina General Statute 143-129 and in the form attached to the Bidding Documents (see Appendix B) or on file with the Engineer. Bid bond forms enclosed as part of the Bidding Documents must be properly executed at the time Bids are submitted before Bid will be considered. Properly executed Power of Attorney of the corporate surety's agent shall accompany such bond and be attached to the page provided therefore in the Bidding Documents. Bids shall be submitted under a condition of irrevocability, except as required by law, for a period of ninety (90) days after Bid opening. The City of Durham reserves the right to accept or reject any or all. QA date - 9-3-2025 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Project Manual are to be submitted to Engineer in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda electronically mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by Engineer as having received the Project Manual. All Addenda will also be posted on the City of Durham bid posting web site: http://durhamnc.gov/Bids.aspx Questions received less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the date for opening of Bids