Miscellaneous Waterline Replacements

The City of Durham, North Carolina is soliciting bids for miscellaneous waterline replacements involving approximately 7,500 linear feet of 8-inch to 12-inch diameter waterlines, with bids due September 1, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Water Management, 1600 Mist Lake Drive.

Bidders must be licensed under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87 and comply with the North Carolina Contractor's Licensing Act of 1925. The scope encompasses furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and tools for complete waterline installation including valves, meters, appurtenances, installation and reconnection of existing fire hydrants, grading, paving, erosion control, site cleanup, seeding, disposal of excess excavation materials, testing of all installed water infrastructure, and general conditions including scheduling, coordination, field work, surveying, environmental protection, submittals, shop drawings, and operations and maintenance documentation.

The project must be substantially completed within 330 consecutive calendar days and fully completed within 360 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five percent of the bid amount, submitted as cash, certified check, or bid bond. All bids must include a non-collusion affidavit and remain irrevocable for 90 days after bid opening.

Bidding documents are available beginning July 29, 2026 in hard copy plus electronic files for a non-refundable fee of $225.00, or as an electronic copy at no charge through Accent Imaging at 8121 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617, (919) 782-3332, or www.planscope.com. Bidders must register by sending an email to bunchjw@cdmsmith.com to be included on the bidders list and to receive addenda and notices. The City of Durham reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to select the bid in the best interest of the City.