“City of Havelock, Highway 70 Stormwater Pipe Repair”

The City of Havelock, North Carolina is seeking bids for the Highway 70 Stormwater Pipe Repair Project, an infrastructure improvement initiative designed to enhance stormwater management infrastructure. The project involves daylighting a buried stormwater outfall pipe by installing a 4-foot diameter manhole, approximately 160 feet of 24-inch high-density polyethylene pipe, and riprap slope protection at the pipe outlet located at 122 E. Main Street. Bidders must possess a valid contractor's license for projects over $30,000 and comply with E-Verify requirements. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB), with comprehensive technical specifications developed by Hazen and Sawyer engineering firm. Bids are due by 1:00 PM EST on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and will be reviewed in the City Finance Officer's office. The contract includes a 90-calendar day timeline for substantial completion, with an additional 30 calendar days allocated for final completion and payment. Liquidated damages are set at $300 per day for delays beyond the specified completion time.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must certify compliance with North Carolina's Iran Divestment Act and Companies Boycotting Israel Act. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to purchase items from state contracts to achieve the best value. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive bid item schedule includes 15 line items covering mobilization, surveying, security fencing, erosion control, site preparation, manhole installation, pipe laying, foundation conditioning, riprap, soil reinforcement, seeding, grading, and pavement and sidewalk repair. The project requires careful coordination with environmental regulations, particularly concerning the 30' and 50' riparian buffers and wetland areas adjacent to the project site. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, environmental compliance, and the ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe and technical specifications outlined in the project manual.