City of Washington Stream and Ditch Rehabilitation 2024

The City of Washington, North Carolina is seeking qualified firms to bid on the "City of Washington Stream and Ditch Rehabilitation 2024" project, which involves cleaning approximately 2,000 linear feet of ditches and storm water conveyance across seven specific locations within the city. The project encompasses areas including W 9th/10th St (155 ft), W 12th/13th St (185 ft), E 13th/14th St (400 ft), E 12th/13th St (150 ft), E 9th St (420 ft), Bennett St (285 ft), and Fleming/Washington (471 ft). Bid submissions are due by 1:00 pm on March 10, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:00 pm the same day at City Hall. While attendance at a site visit is not mandatory, contractors can schedule inspections with Wayne Black, the Assistant Public Works Director. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including OSHA records for the past three years, safety program details, and drug/alcohol prevention program information. The bid will serve as the acting contract upon signing, and all submitted bids must remain valid for 45 days from the opening date.

The procurement includes a 5% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal for informal contracts. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Worker's Compensation ($100,000/$500,000), Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000), Business Auto Policy ($300,000), and Builder's Risk coverage. While performance and payment bonds are not explicitly required, the city reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and waive informalities that do not affect bid amounts. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the project. Potential bidders should note that the city maintains significant flexibility in the procurement process, with the ability to modify or reject submissions based on their assessment of contractor qualifications and bid responsiveness. Interested firms should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to successfully complete the stream and ditch rehabilitation work within the specified parameters.