Little River Park

The Little River Park Resurfacing project involves paving, incidental milling, removing asphalt/tree root, pouring ADA concrete parking spaces, removing and replacing wooden wheel bump stops, installing truncated domes, installing 15” drainage pipe, laying gravel, installing speed tables, and parking lot re-striping. The project requires contractors to be licensed to do the specified type of contracting in the State of North Carolina. The contractor must also make positive efforts to utilize minority businesses, with a goal of 10% participation. The project includes various tasks such as mobilization, asphalt concrete surface course, incidental milling, asphalt removal, and more. The contractor will be required to submit a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond. Some key points to consider for this project include: • The project requires a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount. • The contractor must provide a performance bond and payment bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations. • The contractor must attend all progress conferences and meetings. • The contractor must obtain all necessary permits. • The contractor must provide a list of subcontractors and their addresses. • The contractor must submit an affidavit that details the good faith efforts taken to procure minority business participation. Some benefits of this project for the contractor include: • The opportunity to work on a significant resurfacing project. • The chance to demonstrate expertise in paving, milling, and other related tasks. • The potential to build a relationship with Orange County and potentially lead to future projects. However, there are also some challenges to consider: • The project requires a significant amount of paperwork and documentation, including bonds and affidavits. • The contractor must comply with various regulations and laws, which can be time-consuming and costly. • The project may require significant resources and manpower, which can be a challenge for smaller contractors. Overall, this project presents a significant opportunity for contractors to demonstrate their expertise and build a relationship with Orange County. However, it also requires careful consideration of the challenges and requirements involved.