Optimist Farm Road Water Main Extension and Interconnect

The Town of Cary is soliciting sealed bids for the Optimist Farm Road Water Main Extension and Interconnect project (Project No. WT1300), which involves constructing a comprehensive water infrastructure expansion within Wake County, North Carolina. The procurement seeks a licensed contractor to furnish materials, labor, and equipment for installing approximately 3,035 linear feet of 12-inch PC-350 Ductile Iron Water Main, 20 linear feet of 16-inch PC-350 Ductile Iron Water Main, 305 linear feet of 14-inch DR-11 HDPE installed via directional drilling, and 83 linear feet of 24-inch steel casing using jack and bore techniques. Bidders must be licensed North Carolina contractors and provide a bid deposit of at least 5% of their total bid amount, either through a bid bond or certified/cashier's check. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on June 10, 2025, and will be submitted to the Town of Cary Utilities Department, with bid documents available electronically after May 9, 2025, through the town's online contractors' plan room. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with performance and payment bonds required at 100% of the contract price.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but contractors must comply with North Carolina General Statutes regarding work authorization verification and provide corresponding documentation. Contractors are required to submit a non-collusive affidavit and ensure compliance with state licensing requirements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive water main extension project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The Town of Cary reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. The project encompasses infrastructure development in Wake County, specifically focusing on water main extension and interconnect capabilities, which suggests potential future expansion or improvement of municipal water distribution systems. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the procurement documents, and no specific technology integration requirements are outlined beyond the specified water main construction specifications.