Double Bluff Recreation Area Project - Phase 1

The North Carolina state government is soliciting bids for the Double Bluff Recreation Area Project - Phase 1, a comprehensive infrastructure development initiative. The procurement focuses on constructing an access road, parking lots, and a greenway within the designated project area. Primary deliverables include grading and stoning of access roads and parking areas using Aggregate Base Course (ABC), with optional bid items for greenway west loop construction and road/greenway paving. The project has strict timeline requirements, mandating substantial completion within 180 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and final completion within 194 days from NTP, with a specific requirement to grade and stone the road to the boat launch within 90 days of NTP. The solicitation was posted on April 3, 2025, with bid submissions due by April 24, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical infrastructure project assessments generally include contractor qualifications, project understanding, proposed timeline, and cost competitiveness. Potential bidders should carefully review the accompanying project plan and advertisement document for comprehensive details about technical specifications and submission requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the provided contract opportunity details. The documentation does not indicate incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Similarly, the exact project budget or potential award value is not explicitly stated in the available information. Contractors interested in bidding should possess significant experience in road construction, greenway development, and infrastructure projects involving grading, stoning, and potential paving work. The project's scope suggests a moderate-scale recreational infrastructure development requiring sophisticated earthwork, road construction, and landscape modification capabilities. Prospective bidders would likely need to demonstrate technical expertise in civil engineering, site preparation, and recreational area development, along with the capacity to meet the stringent 180-day completion timeline.