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

Bidders shall comply with all requirements contained in the RFB, including applicable North Carolina contractor licensing requirements. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total bid amount in an acceptable form as specified in the solicitation. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price and comply with all insurance, licensing, and other contractual requirements contained in the RFB. The anticipated Contract Time is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must demonstrate the experience and capability required by the solicitation, including successful completion of comparable horizontal directional drilling/boring projects and experience with a substantial water crossing or comparable subsurface boring condition. Questions concerning the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Josh Poston, T & D Manager - Electric Utilities by 5:00 PM on October 9, 2026, in accordance with the instructions contained in the RFB. The City of New Bern reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities to the extent permitted by law, and cancel or readvertise the solicitation when determined to be in the City's best interest and permitted by applicable law. The City of New Bern is requesting bids for boring construction and the installation of one (1) HDPE pipe across the Trent River. This work will facilitate the conversion of the electric distribution circuit known as the 70 East feeder from overhead to underground. The Contractor shall furnish and perform the following work: Boring - a. One (1) HDPE pipe with a minimum inside diameter of 15 inches, corresponding to a 20-inch outside diameter HDPE pipe, installed from the proposed entry/exit points in accordance with Exhibit C. b. All setup and cleanup required at entry & exit point locations c. All expendable material , i.e. , drilling fluid, lubricant, etc. The following items are excluded from the Contractor's scope and will be provided by the City: Boring - a. Entry/Exit location Quazite boxes (provided by the City of New Bern utility) Regulatory Compliance The Contractor shall be responsible for permits, approvals, and inspections assigned to the Contractor in the Contract Documents and shall comply with all applicable federal , state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. City encroachment permits may be required and, if required, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the requirements of applicable regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the project. Any fines, penalties, or corrective actions resulting from the Contractor's failure to comply with such requirements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.