Force Main Inspection and Maintenance Rebid

The Town of Cary, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for the 2026 Force Main Inspection and Maintenance Project (Project No. SW-03550-01), a rebid due to insufficient bids on the initial advertisement, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope covers inspection and maintenance work on four force main systems. On the Medfield force main: removal of existing bypass connection and piping, and installation of pigging access/bypass connection. On Rocky Branch and Holly Brook force mains: pigging of force mains, pipe condition inspection using smart pig internal inspection device, and creation of access pits for engineer inspection. On the Forest Oaks force main: installation of pigging access/bypass connection, location and raising of buried ARV manhole to grade, and location and raising of valve box to grade. All work is governed by the contract documents and project specifications.

Contractors must hold a current North Carolina contractor license for the specified type of work and comply with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes regarding work authorization verification. A bid deposit of not less than 5% of the total bid amount is required, in the form of a bid bond payable to the Town of Cary from a corporate surety licensed in North Carolina, or alternatively as a cashier's check or certified check from an FDIC-insured bank. The deposit may be held for up to 60 days pending award. Upon award, the successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the Town and licensed in North Carolina. A non-collusive affidavit must accompany all bids.

Plans, specifications, and contract documents are available electronically at http://townofcary.contractorsplanroom.com beginning August 13, 2026. Bidders may conduct site visits by contacting Bryan Campbell, USM Field Supervisor, at 919-469-4091 or Bryan.Campbell@carync.gov. Questions must be submitted in writing to Jim Perotti, P.E., CDM Smith, Inc., at perottijl@cdmsmith.com no later than five business days prior to bid opening. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.