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

The Town of Black Mountain is soliciting informal bids from qualified contractors for construction of stormwater drainage improvements near the intersection of Fairway Drive and Tomahawk Avenue. The project is intended to reduce nuisance flooding, improve stormwater conveyance, and enhance water quality by diverting flows under Tomahawk Avenue, rehabilitating roadside swales, and constructing associated stormwater infrastructure and a small stormwater control measure (SCM). The selected contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the project, including but not limited to: installation and replacement of storm drainage piping (HDPE and related structures); installation of culverts beneath Tomahawk Avenue; construction of concrete headwalls, junction boxes, and drop inlets; reconfiguration and rehabilitation of roadside ditches and grass swales; construction of a stormwater wetland/SCM with outlet structures; riprap aprons and energy dissipation; asphalt sawcutting and patching; erosion and sediment control measures; restoration, seeding, mulching, and stabilization of disturbed areas; protection of existing utilities, fences, and infrastructure. All work shall conform to the Construction Plans, Details, and Notes included in the plan set. Bidders shall base their bids on the Final Construction Plans - Tomahawk Avenue Drainage Improvements (January 2026) and associated plan sheets. Contractors shall submit a lump sum bid price, company name, address, contact information, North Carolina contractor license number and classification, a brief description of relevant stormwater or drainage project experience, and estimated construction duration in calendar days. Bids may be submitted by email or delivered in person. Bids will be evaluated based on price, contractor qualifications and experience, ability to meet schedule, and responsiveness to this request. The selected contractor shall maintain required insurance coverage, comply with all applicable laws, coordinate with NCDOT for work within right-of-way, protect existing utilities and private property, and follow all erosion and sediment control requirements. Anticipated Award: February 8, 2026 Questions Questions regarding this informal bid request shall be submitted in writing no later than January 28, 2026 and directed to: Anne Phillip (anne.phillip@tobm.org) and copied to: Jessica Trotman (jessica.trotman@tobm.org) & Matt Begley (matt.begley@tobm.org)