Parker Meadows Drainage Improvement Project

Macon County Finance Department is requesting bids for drainage improvements at the Parker Meadows location under an IFB with bids due July 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time, and mandatory pre-bid meeting attendance on June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 4306 Patton Road, Franklin, North Carolina is required for contract award eligibility. Bidders must hold a current North Carolina General Contractor's license for projects costing $40,000 or above.

Work encompasses re-sloping and drainage improvement near the swale adjacent to batting cages with culvert installation and boulder headwall construction, and storm drainage infrastructure installation for Field 1 and a picnic shelter including concrete forebay, drop box, HDPE culvert, gutter piping, and rip-rap features. All work must be completed by December 1, 2026. Bidders must determine final quantities independently from information provided and submit sealed bid proposals directly to the Macon County Finance Department, Attn: Jaclyn Mathis, 5 West Main Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734; electronic submissions are not accepted.

Contract award is based on lowest responsible, responsive bidder evaluation considering compliance with bid requirements, contractor qualifications, references, financial ability, and insurance coverage. Contractors must obtain and maintain minimum insurance coverage of $2,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, workers' compensation, and builders risk insurance, with Macon County named as secondary insured. Bid submissions must include a completed non-collusion affidavit, bid item list, and contract terms acceptance form at time of initial submission. Payment is made within thirty days of project completion, final inspection, and written acceptance from the Parks and Recreation Director. Bids remain open and irrevocable for a minimum of 120 days from the bid closing date.