46-DNCR-25-2076 IFB Wastewater Maintenance for NC Aquarium at Jennette’s Pier

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 46-DNCR-25-2076 for wastewater maintenance services at the NC Aquarium at Jennette's Pier, located in Dare County. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide one Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) to maintain the wastewater and collection system for a facility with a 14,640-gallon per day reclaimed water generation capacity. The successful contractor will be responsible for weekly system checks and inspections, conducting 52 onsite visits per year, and performing laboratory sampling for the Non-discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) - specifically 18 times from May to August and 14 times from September to April. Vendors must possess a current ORC certification and license from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and demonstrate compliance with Wastewater Permit WQ0033589, which requires daily inspections, system monitoring, record-keeping, and emergency response capabilities. The contract will have an initial three-year term beginning March 21, 2025, with potential extensions. Key dates include a non-mandatory site visit on March 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET and a bid opening on March 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET.

The state has established a goal of 10% participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors, encouraging diversity in the procurement process. While the base contract does not include repair work, vendors are required to provide optional hourly labor rates for potential future maintenance activities. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but requires comprehensive wastewater system management with detailed operational and reporting requirements. Interested bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in wastewater system maintenance, possess the necessary state certifications, and show capability to perform comprehensive system monitoring and reporting. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors meeting the specified technical and certification requirements, with an emphasis on encouraging participation from diverse and historically underutilized business enterprises. No specific incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documentation, suggesting this may be a new or re-competed contract for wastewater maintenance services at the NC Aquarium facility.