Rain Garden and Underground Detention at Carolina Street Park

The City of Wilson, North Carolina is requesting bids on the Carolina Street Park Rain Garden and Underground Detention project (RFP No. 2627-12), a Golden Leaf Foundation-funded flood mitigation initiative, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM. M/WBE participation goals apply: 10.9% MBE and 10.4% WBE.

The scope includes construction and installation of an underground detention system and two rain gardens, encompassing 170 linear feet of 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe, curb and gutter, swales, sidewalk replacement, utility bedding, excavation, backfill and compaction, fine grading, erosion and sediment control measures, seeding, mulching, mobilization, demolition, and traffic control. The prime contractor must perform at least 60% of the work. Project duration is 90 calendar days to substantial completion and 120 calendar days for final completion.

The contract is awarded on a lump sum basis with unit price items. Bid security of 5% of the maximum bid price in the form of a bid bond is required. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required upon award. Monthly progress payments are made at 95% of completed work value with 5% retainage; upon substantial completion, payment increases to 100% less the value of punch list items. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for delays in achieving substantial completion and final completion.

Bidders must submit state contractor licensure, an E-Verify affidavit, non-collusion certification, and debarment certification. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the City of Wilson Operations Center, 1800 Herring Avenue East, Wilson, North Carolina. Bidding documents are available at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/north-carolina/cityofwilson; plan-holder registration is required to receive addenda. Bids remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after opening.