University Lake Dam Concrete Improvements

Orange Water and Sewer Authority is requesting sealed bids for concrete repairs to University Lake Dam and associated appurtenances, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at its Administrative Offices in Carrboro, North Carolina. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., followed by a mandatory site walk at the dam location in Chapel Hill. All contractors and subcontractors must maintain valid North Carolina General Contractor's Licenses appropriate for the type and value of work performed, and must comply with Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

The scope encompasses furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and tools for complete and operable installation of concrete rehabilitation to University Lake Dam. Substantial completion is required within 120 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 140 consecutive calendar days. Bids will be submitted under a Unit Price General Construction Contract format.

Bidders must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit pursuant to Section 133-30 of North Carolina General Statutes. Registration of bid intention is mandatory — bidders must email jkucera@owasa.org to receive all addenda, changes, and information notices; failure to complete registration may render the bid non-responsive. Bid prices must remain irrevocable for 90 calendar days following bid opening.

Contract documents are available electronically at no charge from Adam Miller, P.E. at amiller@hazenandsawyer.com and may be viewed in-person at the Authority's Administrative Offices (400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro) and the Engineer's office, weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and disregard nonconforming or conditional bids.