Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified contractor to replace and improve the storm‑drain system in the Pirate’s Cove neighborhood. The work includes large‑diameter pipe installation, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway construction, asphalt paving, utility relocation, erosion‑control, tree protection, and channel re‑forestation, all within a 240‑day construction window. The contract is a lump‑sum award with mandatory bid bonds, performance bonds, and a 14 % MBE/WBE goal (later removed). Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on July 9 2026 and submit sealed bids by August 13 2026.
• Replace and install 15‑, 24‑, 30‑, 42‑ and 48‑inch storm‑drain pipes and associated structures.
• Perform earthwork, grading, concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and asphalt paving (≈ 500 ft of channel work).
• Coordinate utility relocations, provide erosion‑control, traffic‑control, and tree‑protection measures; comply with USACE‑404 and NCDEQ‑401 permits for jurisdictional streams.