Lake Johnson Principal Spillway Repairs

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, Stormwater Service Unit is requesting bids on principal spillway repairs at Lake Johnson, with bids due August 28, 2026 and a questions deadline of August 14, 2026. No pre-bid conference will be held; site visits are recommended but not required.

The scope covers labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision for concrete repairs to the principal spillway and upstream concrete apron, including crack repair, joint repair, concrete patching, vegetation removal, fence replacement, and appurtenance work as detailed in City of Raleigh Standard Detail Drawings. The project engineer is AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. Place of performance is Lake Johnson, Wake County and Teachey Town, North Carolina.

Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience in concrete repair with a minimum of three similar projects completed in the past five years and be licensed in North Carolina. The apparent low bidder must submit affidavits and detailed qualification documentation within five days of bid opening, including financial statements, safety records, subcontractor lists, and equipment commitments.

Contract time for substantial completion is 90 days after Notice to Proceed, with final completion and readiness for payment within 120 days. Contractors must begin work within 10 business days of receiving Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date and $1,000 per day for delays beyond final completion.

Bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount must accompany each bid as a certified check or bid bond. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to reduce project scope by up to 25 percent prior to award while maintaining all bid unit prices and lump sum amounts. The owner is exempt from sales and use taxes, which shall not be included in the bid price. Successful bidders must execute the Agreement within 15 consecutive calendar days of Notice of Award and provide performance and payment bonds prior to beginning work.