Legion Pond Dam

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina is soliciting bids for the Legion Pond Dam project (Bid #P27-04) under a lump-sum contract with unit-price items, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST at Town Hall.

The scope encompasses dewatering an existing pond, demolishing and replacing the dam and embankment, and constructing associated stormwater and drainage infrastructure. Work includes erosion control, geotechnical improvements, tree removal, seeding and mulching, and drainage-pipe and structure installation. The contractor must furnish all materials, labor, and equipment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Contractor qualification requirements include evidence of proper North Carolina state licensing, financial stability, safety certifications, and demonstrated experience with similar projects. Bid security of five percent of the maximum bid price, in the form of a bid bond, is required. Performance and payment bonds will be required upon contract award.

The project timeline spans 120 days to substantial completion following issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 140 days. Town Council approval is scheduled for September 9, 2026, and contract execution for September 30, 2026. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion within the 120-day window.

The contractor must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including E-Verify requirements and non-discrimination provisions, and must submit certified sales tax reports with each payment request. The contract is governed by North Carolina law, with disputes subject to non-binding mediation under American Arbitration Association construction mediation rules before litigation.

Interpretations are due August 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. An addendum will be published August 17, 2026. No pre-bid conference will be held. Bidding documents are available on the Town of Chapel Hill website under "Doing Business with Chapel Hill."