WTP Intake Maintenance Dredging Project

The City of Goldsboro, North Carolina is seeking bids for the Water Treatment Plant Intake Maintenance Dredging Project located near the intersection of Stevens Mill Road and Farm Road in Goldsboro. This procurement involves a comprehensive hydraulic dredging project for the Neuse River, with specific work requirements including the installation of a turbidity curtain surrounding the recently constructed intake screen and downstream shoreline. The project scope encompasses dredging a defined river area (140 feet upstream and 80 feet downstream of the intake screen), and subsequently hauling and disposing of removed materials at an offsite disposal location. Sealed bids will be received at Goldsboro City Hall until 2:00 PM on July 29, 2025, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 11:00 am on Microsoft Teams. Bidding documents can be downloaded after registering on the City of Goldsboro's Vendor Registration / Bid Opportunities Page, and the project will be awarded as a single prime contract on a lump sum and unit price basis. Bidders are required to submit an original set of bid documents and provide proof of qualifications, and must be registered on the Bidding Document Holders list.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, bidders will be required to provide bid security in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The project involves Warren County and is being managed by Project Manager Richard Hamilton, Public Utilities Deputy Director, who can be contacted at rhamilton@goldsboronc.gov or 919-735-3329. Contractors are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting and can coordinate with the city to schedule a site visit. Although specific budget ranges are not provided in the documentation, the project represents a critical infrastructure maintenance effort for the city's water treatment plant intake system. The precise contract times and specific pricing details will be determined through the competitive bidding process, with full contract drawings and project manual to be provided to registered bidders. Potential vendors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the city's bidding requirements and specifications.