Honeysuckle Rd. Phase I Paving Restoration 275-20

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) in Carrboro, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for the Honeysuckle Rd. Phase I Paving Restoration project (CIP No. 275-20), with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Bidding is restricted to North Carolina General Contractors licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

The scope includes TOCH trench repairs (1,044 square yards), 1.5-inch asphalt overlay (1,566 square yards), asphalt milling (522 square yards), installation of one 24-inch by 12-foot thermoplastic stop bar, restriping of existing bike lane pavement markings (2,350 linear feet), and repainting of two existing roundabout arrows. Contractors must complete a majority of the work with equipment and personnel owned and employed by the bidder and must demonstrate qualifications through evidence of previous experience and present commitments.

Work must be substantially completed within 30 consecutive calendar days following Notice to Proceed. Bids shall be submitted on a unit price basis for each line item, with all costs including labor, materials, equipment, permits, and taxes incorporated into pricing. Contract documents are available beginning August 12, 2026; interested bidders must register with the Project Manager to receive addenda and updates. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at a location and time to be specified by OWASA.

Minimum insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 auto liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $4,000,000 excess/umbrella liability. Bidders must submit non-collusion affidavits, E-Verify compliance certification, equal employment opportunity certification, Iran Divestment Act certification, and Israel divestment boycott certification. Final payment shall be processed within 60 days of substantial completion, with 5 percent retainage held until 50 percent project completion. OWASA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.