McGee Building Lift Station

Carteret Community College in North Carolina is seeking qualified vendors to replace the existing sewer lift station within the McGee building mechanical room, with the project focusing on relocating the new lift station to an external location while maintaining building occupancy. The procurement involves comprehensive replacement of the well, controls, and pumps, including installation of two 2-horsepower grinder pumps, electrical panels, floats, alarms, and cellular dialers. The project requires precise construction management, including trenching, force main installation, concrete work, and system testing, with specific requirements for maintaining college operations during construction. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the McGee building front entrance in Morehead City. Written proposals must be submitted by January 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to Jeremy Thompson, with contract award anticipated on January 13, 2026, and an effective date of January 15, 2026. The vendor must complete all work within 90 days of the effective date, with evaluation criteria including technical merit, past performance, and probability of on-time, quality performance.

The procurement includes specific requirements for vendor qualifications, including North Carolina licensing, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Commercial General Liability coverage, and Automobile Liability Insurance. The project has a Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) compliance component, requiring vendors to document good faith efforts or intent to perform with their own workforce. Vendors must provide at least three references for similar projects and submit comprehensive documentation including financial condition certification. The contract includes liquidated damages of $150 per day for substantial work not completed after May 30, 2026, and requires all furnished items to be new with a minimum 90-day warranty. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving pump station relocation, electrical work, concrete installation, and utility modifications suggests a significant investment. The State reserves the right to award the contract based on best value, not necessarily the lowest cost, considering multiple factors that demonstrate the vendor's capability to successfully complete the project.