City of Havelock, 2026 Sinking Manhole and Sinkhole 200 Shipman Rd. Havelock, NC. 28532

The City of Havelock, North Carolina is requesting bids for excavation, removal, and replacement of an existing manhole and repair of a sinkhole at 200 Shipman Road, along with replacement of three sections of 8-inch sanitary gravity sewer line, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. A site visit is recommended but not mandatory.

The scope includes excavating and removing the existing 4-foot diameter by 60-inch manhole and installing a new manhole of identical dimensions with pre-cored influent and effluent lines; replacing three sections of 8-inch PVC SDR 35 pipe (50 feet with cable strike damage, 20 feet with joint offset, and 20 feet effluent section); implementing bypass pumping for all commercial and residential service lines; and restoring approximately 1,826 square feet of pavement along Shipman Road and the parking lot entrance of 200 Shipman Apartment Building. The contractor must perform all labor, materials, equipment, utility locates, dewatering, erosion control, traffic control, pavement restoration, and site restoration.

A North Carolina general contractor's license is required for projects exceeding $30,000. Out-of-state vendors must obtain a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in North Carolina. Bidders must submit an executed E-Verify Affidavit and comply with North Carolina work authorization verification and Iran Divestment and Companies Boycotting Israel compliance requirements.

The performance period is 45 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Liquidated damages of $300 per day apply for each day beyond the 45-day period. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship and obtain all necessary permits and comply with OSHA 1926. Bids are valid for 75 days after opening. Questions must be submitted in writing to Bids@havelocknc.us by August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with responses provided by August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may purchase items from state contracts.