“City of Havelock, 2026 Installation and Rebuild of Air Release Valves (AVRs) & Air-Vacuum Combination Valves”

The City of Havelock, North Carolina is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the removal, rebuild, and reinstallation of fourteen (14) air release valves (ARVs) and three (3) air-vacuum combination valves on a 24-inch effluent force main pipeline located at MCAS Cherry Point. The scope of work includes dewatering manholes to access valves, replacing Chicago fittings and ball valves with new hardware, clearing overgrowth at inaccessible areas, and managing debris disposal. Existing Crispin "A" Series ARVs and one Crispin air-vacuum combination valve stored at the Wastewater Treatment Plant will be utilized for specified locations, while remaining Val-Matic 48A, 49A, and 48A/302A models require removal, rebuilding, and reinstallation according to manufacturer specifications. Contractors must possess a North Carolina Contractor's License for projects exceeding $30,000 and are responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, utility locating, dewatering plans, traffic control plans, site restoration, and any property damage remediation. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM EST on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with an itemized schedule detailing quantity, unit price, and totals for each work element. Written questions must be received by 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with responses provided by 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The performance period is 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and bids remain valid for 75 days after opening.

There are no specific set-asides or restrictions on organization types identified in this procurement; however, all bidders must submit an E-Verify Affidavit and certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and Companies Boycotting Israel Act. Out-of-state vendors must provide a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in North Carolina. Contractors must obtain base access to MCAS Cherry Point within thirty days of the Notice to Proceed and shall comply with OSHA standards, including confined space entry requirements. The contractor is responsible for a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship from the date equipment returns to service, and liquidated damages of $300 per day apply for work extending beyond the 60-day performance period. Site visits are recommended but not mandatory. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation; however, bidders must submit all pricing in their bid response as part of the evaluation criteria.