Rebuild 30-Inch M&H Check Valve – Tar River Water Supply Reservoir Dam

The City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Water Resources Department is requesting competitive quotations for the rebuild of a 30-inch M&H check valve serving the Tar River Water Supply Reservoir Dam, with quotes due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope requires fabricating and machining a new valve shaft, two bronze body bushings, a body seat ring, swing seat, and gland bushings; machining and sleeving the valve body lid; extracting old bolts and drilling new holes in the swing seat; fabricating new keys; and machining out old set screws in the armature. The rebuilt valve must be reassembled, coated, and delivered to the Tar River Reservoir Water Treatment Plant at 4489 Leaston Road, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27803 (offloading handled by City staff with a forklift).

Qualified respondents must demonstrate experience rebuilding large-diameter check valves of 24 inches or greater for municipal or public-sector water utilities and possess appropriate licensing and qualifications for machining, fabrication, and coating work. The valve is currently available for inspection by appointment at Charles R. Underwood Inc.'s facility in Sanford, North Carolina.

The estimated contract value is under $30,000, classified as an informal service procurement. Contract completion is required within ninety calendar days of the notice to proceed. Quote submissions must include itemized pricing for labor, parts, materials, and equipment; estimated lead time and proposed delivery date; confirmation of relevant licensing and qualifications; and any exceptions or assumptions regarding scope. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible vendor or reject any or all quotes. Questions should be directed to Fantashia.dickens@rockymountnc.gov; valve-viewing inquiries may be directed to James Patterson at (919) 895-8306.