C-1799 Convert 4160V Line to Underground

The North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA) is seeking a single prime contractor for project C-1799, which involves converting an existing 4160V overhead electrical line to an underground electrical distribution system at the Port of Wilmington. The project, identified with SCO ID# 24-28650-01A, requires the comprehensive removal of the old overhead line and associated elements, followed by construction and installation of a new underground 4160V electrical infrastructure. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 2:00 pm on September 15, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the NC Maritime Building. Contractors must hold a valid North Carolina General Contractor's license and be prepared to complete the work within 190 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond the specified timeframe. The project includes a base bid and two alternate options for extending electrical infrastructure, with specific unit pricing requirements for electrical components, trenching, conduit installation, wire pulling, grounding, and equipment removal/replacement.

Bidders must demonstrate a commitment to minority business participation, with a specific 10% goal for minority-owned business involvement. Contractors are required to submit detailed affidavits showing good faith efforts to include minority businesses in the project. The procurement mandates a 5% bid bond or cash deposit, and successful bidders must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with payment structured at 95% of monthly estimates and final payment upon project completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the electrical infrastructure conversion and the requirement for a single prime contractor suggests a significant project investment. The project will be managed by Cheatham & Associates, PA, with Mark Ciarrocca, PE serving as the Project Manager, and is funded through the North Carolina State Ports Authority to modernize and improve electrical infrastructure at the Port of Wilmington.