274-LVR1.pdf

This is an Advertisement for Bids issued by the City of Raleigh, North Carolina for a Large Diameter Valve Replacements project. The bid opportunity involves multiple work sites including Ashe at Pullen Park, Western at Pullen Park, Kilgore & Latta, Gorman & Western, Six Forks Near Dublin, and Hillsborough & Turner. The project requires valve replacements and installations involving 16-inch and 20-inch valve assemblies, with associated removal of existing valves, piping, and appurtenances. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at One Exchange Plaza in Raleigh. A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM EST on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with bid requests due by Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

The bid documents specify that bidders must obtain documents through Accent Imaging and be listed on the bidders list, with a non-refundable fee of $50 for document copies. Bid security of 5% is required, and bidders must demonstrate licensing to perform the work. The City of Raleigh encourages participation of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with a goal of contracting or sub-contracting 15% of the total contract amount to certified MWBE businesses. Bidding documents can be examined at the Engineer's office, ConstructConnect, McGraw Hill Dodge Company, and other specified online resources. The project is funded by the City of Raleigh, with emphasis on equal opportunity for certified MWBE businesses.