RAY STREET WATER AND SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT CDBG-I Project Numbers: 19-I-3648 and 21-I-4004

The Ray Street Water and Sewer Replacement Project is a competitive bid procurement by the City of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, involving infrastructure improvements funded through Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure (CDBG-I) Program. The project encompasses two distinct scopes under Project Numbers 19-I-3648 and 21-I-4004, which include replacing approximately 1,658 linear feet of deteriorated water main with 6" PVC pipe, installing necessary valves and fire hydrant assemblies, and replacing copper service lines. The second project scope involves abandoning and removing existing water and sewer infrastructure, installing 1,659 linear feet of gravity sewer pipe, 485 feet of sewer laterals, six manholes, and cleanout assemblies. Bidders are required to be available to start work no later than July 1, 2025, with a total contract time of 300 days for substantial completion and 365 days for final completion. The sealed bid submission deadline is April 10, 2025, with bidders expected to demonstrate technical competence in municipal infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation. Evaluation will likely focus on responsiveness, technical capability, and lowest bid price.

The procurement includes a 10% Small and Disadvantaged Business participation goal, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in soliciting minority and women-owned business participation. Federal labor standards provisions, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and equal employment opportunity regulations will be strictly enforced. While a specific project budget is not explicitly stated, bidders must provide bid security of 5% of their maximum bid price. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with liquidated damages set at $500 per day for project delays. The infrastructure improvements are located in the Ray Street area of Elizabeth City, involving comprehensive water supply and sanitary collection system replacements. Potential respondents must be prepared to comply with complex federal funding requirements, demonstrate technical expertise in municipal infrastructure projects, and have the capacity to manage a comprehensive urban utility replacement initiative within the specified timeframe.