IFB 2025-045R Downtown Waxhaw Cast-Iron Watermain Replacement

Union County, North Carolina is soliciting bids for IFB 2025-045R, a critical infrastructure project involving the Downtown Waxhaw Cast-Iron Watermain Replacement. The procurement seeks a contractor to construct approximately 8,000 linear feet of water mains ranging from 2-inch to 12-inch sizes, including related appurtenances and water service transfers. Bidders must possess a valid North Carolina general contractor's license and submit a bid security of 5% of their maximum bid price. The bid documents are available for purchase from Duncan-Parnell in multiple formats, with pricing ranging from $86 for a PDF download to $139 for a printed and digital set. Sealed bids are due on May 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with all questions about the bidding documents required to be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM local time on a previous date. The project will be awarded as a single prime contract utilizing unit price bidding, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities in the bidding process.

The procurement emphasizes inclusivity by encouraging good faith efforts to include Minority Businesses (HUB Certified) and Small Businesses in the bidding process. Bidders must complete a Contractor's Non-Collusion Affidavit and comply with non-collusion requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive scope of replacing approximately 8,000 linear feet of water mains suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project is designed as an open competition, with no explicit restrictions preventing qualified contractors from submitting bids. Union County will evaluate submissions based on compliance with bidding requirements, technical capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the project specifications. The rebid nature of this procurement, stemming from an insufficient number of qualified bidders in the initial solicitation, indicates the county's commitment to securing a competent contractor for this critical water infrastructure replacement project.