Water and Sewer Improvement Project

The City of New Bern, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for the FY-27 Water & Sewer Improvements project, a construction contract due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Water Resources Administration Office, 527 NC Highway 55 West.

The scope encompasses approximately 1,025 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main installation, 2,300 linear feet of 2-inch PVC water main installation, removal and replacement of 1,477 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main, installation of 11 new sanitary sewer manholes, replacement of 47 water and 47 sewer service connections, gate valve installation, hydrant replacement, pavement removal, stone base installation, traffic control, and seeding and mulching.

Substantial completion and readiness for final payment must be achieved within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. The contractor must obtain bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount as cash, certified check, or bid bond. Monthly progress payments are made on or about the 25th, with retainage not to exceed five percent of each periodic payment until 50 percent project completion, after which no further retainage is withheld if the contractor performs satisfactorily. Final payment is due within 45 days of project acceptance; payments delayed beyond day 46 accrue interest at one percent per month.

The contractor must carry Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, Workers Compensation Insurance as required by North Carolina statute, and Commercial Automobile Insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence. E-Verify compliance is mandatory for the contractor and all subcontractors. Bids will be evaluated as lowest responsible bidder, considering quality, performance, and time for completion.