IFB 2024-083 Waxhaw North Sanitary Sewer Replacement & Rehabilitation

Union County, North Carolina is seeking bids for the Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2024-083 Waxhaw North Sanitary Sewer Replacement & Rehabilitation project. The procurement involves constructing approximately 4,000 linear feet of sewer lines, including 10-inch HDPE gravity sewer lines installed via pipe bursting and 8-inch PVC and DIP sewer lines via traditional open-cut methods. Key deliverables include repairing and replacing manholes, reconnecting sewer services, and abandoning existing small-diameter gravity sewer lines. Bidders must possess a North Carolina general contractor's license and submit a non-collusion affidavit. The sealed bids are due on October 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, to be submitted to the Union County Procurement Department located at 610 Patton Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110. Bidders are required to provide a bid bond or deposit of 5% of the bid amount, payable to Union County. Bidding documents can be obtained online through W.K. Dickson & Co., LLC's Plan Room for $108 (PDF download) or $144 (printed set and download), plus tax.

Union County actively encourages minority and small business participation, requiring bidders to submit an Identification of HUB Certified/Minority Business Participation form. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, with the primary objective of selecting the most responsible bidder that best serves the project's interests. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation with multiple construction methods. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors, with a particular emphasis on supporting minority-owned and small businesses. The project includes additional scope elements such as traffic control, bypass pump ing, erosion control, testing, and surface restoration within the project limits. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the procurement documents, and the county maintains flexibility in vendor selection to ensure optimal project outcomes.