Description
The Town of Wilkesboro is issuing a sealed‑bid Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Phase III of the Cub Creek Stream Restoration project. The work involves restoring approximately 3,840 linear feet (≈0.73 mi) of Cub Creek, including clearing/grubbing, grading, stream excavation, installation of in‑stream structures (stone, boulders, pipe removal/replacement), erosion control measures (geotextile, silt fences), and riparian planting. The project is funded with Federal ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds administered by NC DEQ. Bids must be submitted sealed by 10 a.m. EST on 19 Oct 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 28 Sep 2026. The award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid that meets specifications. The contractor must comply with federal ARPA requirements, provide certifications (E‑Verify, debarment, lobbying, etc.), and may be required to handle optional unloading fees.
• Location: Cub Creek, approx. 5–6 mi downstream of W. Kerr Scott Dam, Wilkes County, NC
• Scope: Earthwork, stream channel reconstruction, structural installations, erosion control, planting, and related surveying
• Funding: Federal ARPA SLFRF (federal‑funded, with strict reporting)
• Submission: Sealed bids to Town Hall, 203 West Main St., Wilkesboro, NC, by 10 a.m. EST 19 Oct 2026
• Pre‑bid: Mandatory meeting 28 Sep 2026, 2 p.m. EST, Town Hall Conference Room
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid; award may be split among vendors
• Required certifications: E‑Verify, conflict‑of‑interest, debarment, lobbying, etc.