City of Havelock, 2026 Trenchless Gravity Sewer Line Repair

The City of Havelock, North Carolina is soliciting bids for trenchless repair of gravity sewer line sections at two locations with bids due October 7, 2026 and written questions due September 16, 2026.

The scope encompasses trenchless CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) repair of a 10-inch ductile iron pipe section on Forest Hill Drive between manholes TH32 and TH33 (approximately 220 feet), requiring four fiberglass repair sleeves to address infiltration points, and an 8-inch ductile iron pipe section on Shepard Street between manholes P79 and P76 (approximately 300 feet), requiring two repair sleeves with root ball removal prior to repair. The contractor is responsible for bypass pumping operations, traffic control (including NCDOT compliance on McCotter Boulevard), erosion and sediment control, site restoration, utility locating, and remediation of damaged utilities.

Bidders must hold a North Carolina general contractor's license if the project cost exceeds $30,000. Out-of-state corporations, limited liability companies, or partnerships must maintain a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in North Carolina. An executed E-Verify Affidavit is mandatory for bid responsiveness. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship from the date equipment is placed back into service.

Performance is 45 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work to commence within 30 days of award. Standard work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. Liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per day for each day beyond the 45-day performance period. Bids remain valid for 75 days following opening. A site visit is recommended but not mandatory. Plans, specifications, and addenda are available at www.havelocknc.us under "Bid on a Contract; Current Bids." The City will respond to questions by 2:00 PM EST on September 30, 2026.