Invitation to Bid: Avon Creek Greenway Extension (Second Ave to Belvedere Ave)

The City of Gastonia, North Carolina is inviting bids for the Avon Creek Greenway Extension project, which involves constructing a greenway from Second Avenue to Belvedere Avenue. Here's a summary of the key points: **Bid Submission:** * Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on January 29, 2026, at the Garland Business Center, Room 131. * Bids can be mailed or hand-delivered to the specified address. * Bidders must be licensed contractors in North Carolina and include their license number on the bid envelope. **Pre-Bid Conference:** * A pre-bid conference will be held on January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Room 131 of the Garland Business Center. **Bid Requirements:** * Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the proposal amount, which can be in the form of cash, certified check, or bid bond. * The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract with the City of Gastonia and provide a performance bond for the full amount of the contract. **Bidding Documents:** * Bidding documents can be viewed and downloaded from the Duncan-Parnell website. * Printed documents can be purchased from the Issuing Office, but the cost is non-refundable. **Evaluation and Award:** * The City of Gastonia reserves the right to reject any proposal that does not comply with the requirements. * The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. * A responsible bidder is defined as one who has the requisite experience, ability, and capital to perform the work successfully and promptly. **Other Requirements:** * Bidders must provide a letter from their insurance representative certifying that they can meet the insurance requirements. * The City of Gastonia reserves the right to reject all proposals or award a contract that is in the best interest of the City.