Demo & Remove of Concrete Structure, Pittsboro, NC

The U.S. Geological Survey South Atlantic Water Science Center is seeking demolition and removal services for a discontinued concrete block stream gauge structure located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The project involves completely removing a 6-foot square, 36-foot tall stilling well with attached ladder, platform, metal railing, pipes, conduit, and associated debris, then restoring the site to natural conditions and stabilizing the riverbank. Contractors must coordinate site access with the landowner, obtain all necessary permits, dispose of debris properly, and work within normal business hours of 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The evaluation will consider two factors of approximately equal importance: price and past performance, with quotations requiring pricing information and a list of 3-5 similar contracts completed within the past three years. Key dates include the RFQ release on August 1, 2025, a mandatory site visit at 9:00 AM Eastern Time on August 12, 2025, quote submissions due August 21, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of August 28, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The construction magnitude is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000, with no option periods included in the contract structure. All work must be completed within 90 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The work site is located on state-owned property managed by NC State Parks at the Lower Haw River State Natural Area, specifically at coordinates 35.7652916667N, -79.1358083333W on Bynum Beach Road in Chatham County, North Carolina. Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to rlanderson@usgs.gov, and all contractors are strongly encouraged to attend the organized site visit to understand the project requirements and site conditions.