Description
Orange County, North Carolina is seeking a provider to offer professional geotechnical services for the Lake Orange Intake Tower Replacement Project. The project involves replacing the existing intake tower with a new reinforced concrete intake tower, including demolition, construction, and site restoration. The provider will be required to perform geotechnical investigations, including drilling and soil sampling, to support the engineering design of the replacement intake tower. The available budget for the scope of professional services is approximately $100,000. Some key points to consider include:
• The project is located at 1221 Lake Orange Road, Cedar Grove, NC 27278.
• The intake tower replacement is part of a larger project to replace the existing intake tower, which has surpassed its useful design life.
• The provider should have experience with geotechnical drilling operations, particularly barge or boat-based operations, and experience with Class C (High Hazard) dams.
• The provider will be required to coordinate with the County Engineer and other stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• The project timeline is aggressive, with completion of geotechnical investigations and delivery of collected samples to the Engineer required "as soon as possible."
• The provider will be required to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and County policies, including the Orange County Non-Discrimination Ordinance and the Orange County Living Wage Policy.