Stormwater Pond Modification - Magnolia Cove Subdivision

Catawba County Utilities & Engineering Department is requesting bids on stormwater pond modifications within the Magnolia Cove Subdivision in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina under IFB No. 27-1002, with bids due September 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.

The scope includes modifications to the riser outfall structure, construction of a concrete emergency spillway, installation of rip-rap aprons at four pipe inlets with filter fabric, construction of a forebay berm with riprap weir, grading of banks, and stabilization of the vegetated shelf and pond banks with Bermuda grass sod. All labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and related services are included in the bid price. The contract is a lump-sum bid with all prices inclusive of North Carolina sales and use taxes.

If the total bid amount exceeds $300,000, the successful bidder must provide payment and performance bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract value per North Carolina General Statutes 143-129 and Chapter 44A. The contractor must maintain general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit. A twelve-month defect guarantee on all labor and materials following final acceptance is required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $150 per day for failure to complete work within the specified timeframe.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET at the cul-de-sac on Anise Circle. Written questions are due by September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with responses provided by September 7, 2026. The contractor must submit a project schedule and commence work within a timeframe to be determined by mutual agreement with the County. Funding is from local appropriated revenue, conditioned upon availability of funds. Contract award is anticipated as soon as practicable following the bid deadline.