Optimist Farm Rd Water Main Extension and Interconnect

The Town of Cary, North Carolina is requesting bids for the construction of the Optimist Farm Road Water Main Extension and Interconnect (Project WT1300), with sealed bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The scope includes installation of approximately 3,035 linear feet of 12-inch PC-250 ductile iron water main, 20 linear feet of 16-inch PC-250 ductile iron water main, 305 linear feet of 14-inch DR-11 HDPE pipe installed by directional drill, and 83 linear feet of 24-inch steel casing installed by jack and bore at two locations. All contractors must hold a North Carolina license for the specified type of contracting work and must comply with work authorization verification requirements under Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

The Town of Cary will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose qualifications demonstrate the award will be in the best interest of the municipality. Bidders must submit a bid deposit of not less than five percent of the total bid amount as a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check. Upon award, the successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each equal to one hundred percent of the contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the Town and licensed in North Carolina. All bids must include a non-collusive affidavit.

Contract documents are available electronically at the Cary contractor's plan room beginning July 31, 2026 and in hard copy at the Director of Utilities office beginning August 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing to Bruce Clark, PE, Construction Program Manager, at least five business days prior to bid opening.