RFB Northeast District Park Dam Rehabilitation

Chatham County, North Carolina is requesting bids from qualified, licensed North Carolina contractors for construction work on the Northeast District Park Dam Rehabilitation project, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the site.

The scope encompasses complete construction services including mobilization, site preparation, erosion and sediment control, temporary access, excavation, earthwork, embankment or fill placement, grading, drainage and outlet work, and site restoration in accordance with final construction drawings and specifications. Bidders must be qualified, licensed contractors in North Carolina and comply with E-Verify, Iran Divestment Act, and Israel boycott restrictions. The assumed construction period is 26 weeks with Notice to Proceed anticipated in November 2026.

Freese and Nichols, Inc. will serve as the Engineer, providing contract administration, observation, and engineering oversight services during construction, including a Resident Project Representative on site for up to 30 hours per week. Bid submissions must include a lump sum price for the complete base bid signed by a duly authorized official. For bids in the County's formal range of $300,000 or more, a bid bond or deposit equivalent to five percent of the total bid plus alternates is required. All bids must remain firm for 90 days following the bid deadline.

The selected contractor must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance: Workers' Compensation with $500,000 employer liability limits, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 errors and omissions coverage, and Automobile Liability with minimum combined single limits of $250,000. The deadline for written questions is September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Public bid opening occurs at the Chatham County Performance Building, 964 East Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312. Chatham County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.