Construction_RFB_Transmission_Line_From_Wells_D4R_and_D12.pdf

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-129, sealed single-prime Bids will be received by the Onslow Water and Sewer Authority (ONWASA), at the ONWASA office, 228 Georgetown Rd in Jacksonville, North Carolina, until 2:00 PM EST, Wednesday June 3, 2026, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read, for constructing the following facilities:

Transmission Line from Dixon Well Sites D4R & D12 - Work of this proposed Contract includes construction, testing and start-up of ONWASA’s Raw Water Transmission Line from well sites D4R and D12. The well sites are located on NC Highway 50 northwest of Holly Ridge in Onslow County, NC.

Bids must be submitted as a complete contract. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Onslow Water and Sewer Authority, 228 Georgetown Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540, telephone (910) 455-0722, and the outside of the envelope must be marked “Raw Water Transmission Line from Well Sites D4R & D12” Onslow County, North Carolina, followed by the appropriate contract number and title. If a Bid is forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed as above. Bids by FAX transmission are not acceptable and will be rejected. Bids must be made on blank forms included in the bid documents.

The name, address, and North Carolina Contractor's license number of the Bidder shall be plainly marked on the sealed envelope.

Each Bid must be accompanied by cash or a certified check, drawn on a bank or trust company authorized to do business in North Carolina, payable to the Onslow Water and Sewer Authority in an amount at least equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, as a guarantee that a contract will be entered into and that a satisfactory performance bond will be executed. In lieu of cash or a certified check, the Bidder may submit a Bid Bond in the form prescribed in N.C. G. S. 143-129.

Bidders are notified that legislative acts relating to licensing of contractors will be observed in receiving bids and awarding contracts, and that satisfactory performance and payment bonds will be required on this project.

An optional Pre-Bid Conference will be held at ONWASA’s Dixon Water Plant, 6661 Wilmington Highway, Holly Ridge, NC 28445, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will commence at the Dixon Water Plant and then move to the project site to give prospective bidders an opportunity to physically inspect the work locations prior to submitting a Bid.

Plans, specifications, and contract documents may be examined on-line at these locations:

• iSqFt (Construct Connect) (https://www.constructconnect.com/) https://www.constructconnect.com/

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• Hispanic Contractor’s Association, https://thehcac.org/#!form/SponsorsHome

• Dodge Data & Analytics/McGraw Hill www.construction.com/dodge/

• North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development, www.theinstitutenc.org

Hard copy specifications and full-size plans may be obtained upon application to the Engineer, accompanied by a non-refundable check in the amount of $175 for each set requested. Add $45 if you want the Engineer to pay the shipping charges (UPS Ground).

Only full sets of documents are available. Alternately, an electronic copy (PDF) of the construction documents can be obtained upon application to the Engineer accompanied by an Electronic File Disclaimer and a non-refundable check in the amount of $50 for each set requested. Contractors contacting the Engineer will be placed on the plan holders list.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to award the contract or contracts which, in the opinion of the Onslow Water and Sewer Authority, appear to be in its best interest. The right is reserved to hold any or all Bids for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof. By mutual agreement, the Authority reserves the right to extend this period and hold any or all Bids for an additional 30 days.

Date: May 6, 2026

Engineer: Owner:

Groundwater Management Associates, Inc. Onslow Water & Sewer Authority 2205-A Candun Drive 228 Georgetown Road Apex, North Carolina 27523 Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540 Tel: (919) 363-6310 Tel: (910) 455-0722 Email: john@gma-nc.com Fax: (910) 455-5607 PE Firm No. C-0854 Contact: John Wise https://thehcac.org/#!form/SponsorsHome http://www.construction.com/dodge/ http://www.theinstitutenc.org/ mailto:john@gma-nc.com