Force Main Inspection & Maintenance (Re-bid)

The Town of Cary, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for force main inspection and maintenance services on the Medfield, Rock Branch, Holly Brook, and Forest Oak force mains under a re-bid of solicitation 354-UT26-31, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The scope comprises three primary tasks: removal of the existing bypass connection and installation of pigging access on the Medfield force main; pigging operations, smart pig internal inspection, and access pit creation for the Rocky Branch and Holly Brook force mains; and installation of pigging access, location and raising of a buried ARV manhole, and location and raising of a valve box for the Forest Oaks force main. Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina contractor license and comply with North Carolina General Statutes Article 2, Chapter 64 regarding work authorization verification. All contractors and subcontractors must meet this work authorization requirement.

The Town of Cary will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose qualifications indicate the award will serve the Town's best interest. Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, must be issued by a corporate surety licensed in North Carolina. A bid deposit or bond of not less than 5 percent of the total bid amount must accompany each bid, submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the project title, bidder name, address, North Carolina contractor license number, and contact information.

Plans, specifications, and contract documents are available electronically at http://townofcary.contractorsplanroom.com as of August 13, 2026. Site visits are encouraged; bidders should contact Bryan Campbell, USM Field Supervisor, at 919-469-4091 or Bryan.Campbell@carync.gov. Written questions must be submitted to Jim Perotti, P.E., CDM Smith, Inc., at perottijl@cdmsmith.com with a five business day minimum submission deadline prior to bid opening. Bids must be submitted to the Town of Cary Utilities Department at Cary Town Hall, 316 North Academy Street, Conference Room 11130.