Excavation & Hauling Dirt Rowan County Landfill

Rowan County, North Carolina is seeking qualified contractors to execute an excavation and hauling project involving the transportation of approximately 500,000 cubic yards of dirt material from Martin Marietta's Woodleaf site to the Rowan County Landfill. The project requires contractors to perform excavation, loading, and transportation of dirt across a 3.48-mile distance, with a comprehensive scope that includes compliance with site safety policies and restoration according to Martin Marietta's grading plan. Proposals will be evaluated using a "best overall value" methodology weighted as follows: 40% cost, 20% experience, 20% qualifications, 10% response to scope of work, and 10% references, with a preference for local or North Carolina-based firms. The solicitation timeline includes an optional pre-bid meeting on January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, a written question deadline of January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, and proposal submissions due by February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Contractors must submit unit pricing per cubic yard and provide proof of various insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability, with a minimum bid security of 5% for proposals exceeding $300,000.

The contract has a one-year term with the potential for four additional one-year renewals, contingent on mutual agreement and County approval. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. Contractors will be required to obtain performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value and comply with specific insurance requirements, including $500,000 employer's liability, $500,000 per occurrence general liability, and $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability. Payment terms include monthly disbursements within 30 days of correct payment requests, with 5% retainage held until project completion. Liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the scheduled substantial completion date. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the project involves moving 500,000 cubic yards of material, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Measurement and payment verification will be conducted using unmanned aerial vehicle volumetric data, random truck weigh-ins, and truck count logs to ensure accurate compensation.