Dixon Well Sites D4R and D12

The Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) in North Carolina is soliciting sealed bids for the construction, testing, and start-up of Dixon Well Sites D4R and D12, located on NC Highway 50 northwest of Holly Ridge in Onslow County. The project will utilize existing wells D4R and D12 and requires bidders to submit complete contracts on forms provided in the bid documents. Sealed bids must be physically delivered to ONWASA's office at 228 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540, by 2:00 PM EST on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with no electronic or late submissions accepted. An optional pre-bid conference and site inspection will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM, beginning at ONWASA's Dixon Water Plant located at 6661 Wilmington Highway, Holly Ridge, NC 28445, and proceeding to the well sites. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount in the form of cash, a certified check payable to ONWASA, or a bid bond as prescribed by N.C.G.S. 143-129. Satisfactory performance and payment bonds are required for this project. Plan documents, specifications, and contract documents are available through multiple online platforms including iSqFt (Construct Connect), the Hispanic Contractor's Association, Dodge Data & Analytics/McGraw Hill, and the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development, with hard copies available from the Engineer, Groundwater Management Associates, Inc., for a non-refundable fee of $275 per set or $320 with UPS Ground shipping, and electronic PDF copies available for $50 per set.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations; however, the availability of documents through the Hispanic Contractor's Association and the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development suggests potential opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina Contractor's license, which must be clearly marked on the sealed bid envelope along with the project name, contract number, and bidder's name and address. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and hold bids for up to sixty days from opening, with the option to extend this period by an additional thirty days by mutual agreement. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents.