Multi-Use Trail and Site Improvements Rebid - Mills River Elementary School

Henderson County Public Schools Purchasing Department is requesting bids for multi-use trail and site improvements at Mills River Elementary School under IFB 2026-10, with bids due June 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the school site.

The scope encompasses landscape installation, trail construction, hardscape, and site grading. Deliverables include planting of four sugar maple trees (25-gallon), four serviceberry trees (15-gallon), three redbud trees (15-gallon), and four swamp white oak trees (25-gallon); approximately 2,864 linear feet of multi-use trail with granite fines surfacing; cast-in-place concrete sidewalks, steps, and handrails across three areas; segmental block or boulder retaining walls; site grading and soil preparation; seeding and turf establishment; sixteen benches; and miscellaneous drainage structures. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, permits, utility coordination, debris removal, erosion control, and dust control, and must provide a one-year warranty on labor and workmanship.

The preferred substantial completion date is July 31, 2026. No minimum or maximum quantities are guaranteed; Henderson County Public Schools reserves the right to adjust quantities and make split or lump-sum awards. Pricing for all items must be submitted on provided bid forms with firm prices for the contract term. For projects valued at $500,000 or greater, a 5% bid bond or certified check is required in two separate sealed envelopes within one outer envelope. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required for projects costing $300,000 or more. Award is made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder based on price, quality, conformity with specifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. Payment terms are Net 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods.