Invitation to Bid: Martha Rivers - Parking Lot Improvements

The City of Gastonia, North Carolina, is soliciting bids for the "Parking Lot Improvements Martha Rivers Park" project. Here's a summary of the key points: **Bid Submission:** * Sealed bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2026. * Bids can be mailed or hand-delivered to the specified address. * Bidders must be licensed contractors in the State of North Carolina and include their license number on the bid envelope. **Pre-Bid Conference:** * A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. **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 obtained from the Issuing Office, Duncan Parnell, via their website. * The cost of printed bidding documents will depend on the number and size of the drawings and project manual, applicable taxes, and shipping method. * A set of the City of Gastonia Standard Specifications and Standard Details can be obtained free of charge on the City's website. **Bid Evaluation:** * The award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. * The City of Gastonia reserves the right to reject any proposal for failure to comply with the requirements or to reject all proposals if it's in the best interest of the City. **Key Dates:** * Bid opening: 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2026. * Pre-bid conference: 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Overall, the City of Gastonia is seeking bids from qualified contractors to perform parking lot improvements at Martha Rivers Park, and the bid submission process and requirements are outlined in the document.