“City of Havelock, 2026 Sewer Line Repair”

The City of Havelock, North Carolina is issuing an Invitation to Bid for sewer line repair services at 801 Manteo Circle, with bids due by 11:00 AM EST on April 15, 2026. The procurement encompasses the replacement of two 60-foot sections of sewer line (one 8-inch VCP and one 6-inch Ductile Iron Sewer Pipe), 60 lineal feet of combined curb and gutter, and 100 square feet of sidewalk, along with associated site restoration including excavation to approximately 7 feet depth, 12 inches of stone bedding installation, asphalt restoration of approximately 38 square yards, and concrete restoration. Required qualifications include a current North Carolina general contractor's license, proof of E-Verify compliance through a notarized affidavit, verification of Iran Divestment Act and Companies Boycotting Israel Act compliance, and for out-of-state entities, a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in North Carolina. The contractor must assume responsibility for all materials, labor, equipment, utility locates, dewatering, shoring design, traffic control plan approval, erosion and sediment control, bypass pumping of sewage, and site restoration. Bids must include an itemized schedule by quantity, unit price, and total for each work element and remain valid for 75 days after opening. The performance period is 30 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with work hours limited to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Written questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM EST on March 27, 2026, with City responses provided by 5:00 PM EST on April 7, 2026. A site visit is recommended but not mandatory, and a one-year warranty is required on all materials and workmanship with liquidated damages of $300 per day for work extending beyond the 30-day performance period.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the procurement documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The solicitation does not specify a budget range or award value; however, the scope of work includes significant infrastructure replacement and site restoration activities that will inform the bid amounts submitted. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may purchase items from state contracts at its discretion, providing flexibility in the award process.