(RE-BID) DOWNTOWN ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS

The City of Wilmington is soliciting single‑prime sealed bids to reconstruct two historic downtown alleys (Quince Alley and Henderson Alley). The work includes demolition of existing pavement, installation of new storm‑drain infrastructure, concrete curbs/sidewalks, and placement of brick‑paver surfacing supplied by the City, along with required grading, back‑filling, erosion‑control, traffic‑control, and extensive utility coordination. The contract requires a valid North Carolina Contractor’s License, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, $5 M minimum insurance limits, and adherence to a 180‑day construction schedule with liquidated damages for delays. • Scope covers excavation, utility protection, storm‑drain pipe and manhole installation, concrete work, brick‑paver placement, and environmental controls. • Contractor must provide a traffic‑control plan, temporary access for adjacent businesses, and a construction‑video before work begins. • The bid deadline is September 17, 2026; a mandatory pre‑bid conference occurs on August 6, 2026.