Elizabeth City Well Improvements Project

The City of Elizabeth City, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for the Elizabeth City Well Improvements Project, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Public Works building at 410 Pritchard Street. Bidders must demonstrate North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87 licensing compliance and submit affidavits of "Good Faith Efforts" in the recruitment of minority business enterprises (MBEs); the City encourages bidding from small, minority, female (M/WBE), disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), and historically underutilized business (HUB) contractors.

The scope encompasses construction of approximately 140 linear feet of 6-inch DIP PC350 pipe and 4,100 linear feet of 6-inch C900 DR-18 raw water transmission lines, eight new test wells, two replacement wells, and associated infrastructure including enclosures, control panels, and generators. The improvements will connect new wells to existing raw water mains near Wellfield Road and convey raw water to the City's Water Treatment Facility at 1 Wilson Street.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check or bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total amount bid, payable to the City of Elizabeth City. Bids may be submitted by UPS or hand delivery only. Engineering services are provided by WithersRavenel. Complete digital bidding documents are available through WithersRavenel's website or QuestCDN for a $25.00 fee. Written questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. local time on July 21, 2026 to espencer@withersravenel.com and rlassiter@elizabethcitync.gov. No pre-bid conference will be held; however, bidders are encouraged to visit the project site. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 90 consecutive calendar days following the bid opening. The City awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering quality, performance, and time.