Drainage Assistance Program – Lord Ashley

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for stormwater drainage infrastructure removal and replacement at 200 Lord Ashley Road under its Drainage Assistance Program, with bids due October 29, 2026. All bidders must hold a North Carolina contractor's license with appropriate limitation and classification under General Statute Chapter 87, and must register as official plan holders through Duncan Parnell's online bid room to obtain documents and be considered responsive.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing infrastructure in the right of way and on private property, and installation of improved stormwater drainage systems including catch basins, pipes, curb and gutter, and all appurtenances necessary for construction. The total project area is less than one acre. Pre-bid "or-equal" submittals for specified items are required within 10 days of the advertisement issuance; bidders proposing substitutions must submit them for approval before the main bid deadline.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with consideration given to quality, performance, and contract performance schedule. Bid security of 5% of the bid amount must accompany each submission. Bidders may register as Prime, Supplier, or Sub-Contractor.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held October 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the project site. Questions and addenda requests are due to charles.webb@raleighnc.gov by 12:00 p.m. October 15, 2026, with any addenda published by 12:00 p.m. October 21. Sealed bids are received in person at Room 303, 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 until 2:00 p.m. October 29, or by mail received by 5:00 p.m. October 28, 2026. No contract value or incumbent information is provided in the solicitation.