Wayne Community College - MASTER METER AND BOOSTER PUMP ADDITION

Wayne Community College is seeking proposals for a comprehensive water infrastructure project in Warren County, North Carolina. The procurement involves the addition of a master meter, master backflow preventer, and a packaged domestic and fire booster pump system with an accompanying shelter. The project scope includes extending approximately 250 linear feet of water main off the college entrance drive, installing nine 10-inch isolation valves, implementing a bypass check valve and vault, and connecting the booster system to existing power infrastructure. Key deliverables encompass site and pavement repairs, erosion and sediment control measures, and traffic control implementation. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM on campus, with bids due December 8, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Contractors must submit qualifications statements, bid bonds (5 percent of bid amount), performance bonds, and payment bonds. The project has a 180-day substantial completion timeline, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays beyond the specified completion deadlines.

The contract includes specific requirements for minority and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation, with EPA goals of 10.9 percent MBE and 10.4 percent WBE utilization, and state goals of 10 percent combined utilization. Contractors must comply with North Carolina Department of Transportation requirements, obtain all necessary permits at their own expense, and adhere to AWWA, ASME, NEC standards, and current North Carolina regulations. The packaged pumping system must be manufactured by SyncroFlo, Inc. (model 5P1800CCES28/50PM) or an approved alternate meeting ISO9001-2015 certification. While specific project costs are not explicitly stated in the bidding documents, the comprehensive infrastructure work involves complex water utility installation, including low-service and high-service booster pumps, an 8-inch turbine master meter, and a reduced pressure zone assembly. Contract payment will be made monthly based on progress, with 95 percent of completed work value paid during construction and the remaining balance at substantial completion, subject to retainage for punch list items.