North Bascule Gate Hydraulic Cylinder Installation

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking a qualified, licensed contractor to replace a failed hydraulic cylinder on the North Bascule Gate of the Tar River Water Supply Reservoir Dam. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, rigging, and materials to install the city‑supplied cylinder, remove temporary supports, and restore the gate to operational condition. A mandatory site visit is required before bidding, and proposals are due by October 19, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with local‑preference considerations. • Scope: mobilization, site preparation, crane/rigging, cylinder installation, removal of temporary stiff‑knee supports, welding, testing, and site cleanup. • Deliverables: project schedule, safety plan, lifting plan, daily progress reports, final acceptance documentation. • Mandatory site visit (date to be arranged with the contact). • Proposal due: 10/19/2026, 3:00 PM ET; questions due: 10/8/2026. • Contract type: Construction; award based on lowest responsible bid with quality considerations.