Initial Phase - Sandy Pines Park

The City of Hickory, North Carolina is requesting bids for construction and installation of the Sandy Pines Park: Initial Phase project, with sealed proposals due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Hickory City Hall, and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the park site (2301 21st Avenue NE, Hickory).

The scope encompasses full site development: project management, coordination, scheduling, staking and technical layout, site clearing and grubbing, selective demolition, erosion control, earthwork (mass and fine grading), storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer services, site electrical, concrete and asphalt pavement, sidewalks, curb work, a prefabricated restroom building, playground area preparation, cornhole installation, landscaping, and ancillary work. Contractors must hold appropriate North Carolina licensing classifications for work performed; general contractors must hold a General Contractors license unless the public-building exception applies.

Bidders must submit a bid deposit equal to not less than five percent of the proposal amount as cash, certified check, or bid bond executed by a North Carolina-licensed surety. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten days of award and provide performance and payment bonds each equal to one hundred percent of the contract price. Payment is made based on ninety-five percent of monthly estimates with final payment upon completion and acceptance. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days following the submission deadline.

Electronic plans and specifications are available from the City of Hickory Engineering Department beginning August 26, 2026, at (828) 323-7431 during normal business hours with no plan deposit required. The City of Hickory reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.