Transmission Line from Dixon Well Sites D4R and D12

The Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a Raw Water Transmission Line connecting Dixon Well Sites D4R and D12, located on NC Highway 50 northwest of Holly Ridge in Onslow County. This construction procurement requires the design, construction, testing, and start-up of transmission line infrastructure that will link the designated well sites to support water distribution operations. Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina Contractor's license and submit complete contract bids on forms provided in the bid documents, with sealed envelopes clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, and license number. Each bid must include a bid guarantee equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount in the form of cash, certified check, or bid bond. An optional Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at ONWASA's Dixon Water Plant (6661 Wilmington Highway, Holly Ridge, North Carolina 28445), which will include a site visit for prospective bidders to inspect work locations. Physical sealed bids must be submitted to ONWASA, 228 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540, no later than 2:00 PM EST on Wednesday, June 3, 2026; electronic and late responses will not be accepted. Following bid opening, the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and hold bids for up to 60 days with the option to extend an additional 30 days, and satisfactory performance and payment bonds will be required upon contract award.

The solicitation documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility to particular enterprise categories or disadvantaged business classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documentation. Bidders may obtain hard copy specifications and full-size plans for $175 per set with an optional $45 shipping fee, or electronic PDF copies for $50 per set; all documents are non-refundable. The Engineer of Record is Groundwater Management Associates, Inc., located in Apex, North Carolina, with John Wise serving as the primary contact for technical inquiries. The specific award value or budget range for this transmission line construction project is not disclosed in the published solicitation materials.