Description
The project involves the evaluation and rehabilitation of the wastewater system in Southport, NC. The work includes the rehabilitation of existing sewer infrastructure and the new construction of approximately 9,000 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer force main. The project is funded by the NCDEQ Clean Water State Reserve Fund and Federal ARPA Funds. The contractor will be required to comply with the DEQ-DWI grant award terms and conditions, as well as the Regulatory Requirements.
• The project requires the contractor to exhibit good faith efforts to solicit minority business subcontractors.
• The contractor must comply with 2 C.F.R. § 200.321 to ensure that small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms are considered.
• The contractor must be properly licensed.
• The project has a liquidated damages clause of $1,800 per day for each calendar day beyond the Substantial Completion date.
• The contractor will be required to provide a 5% bid bond or deposit.
• The project is expected to be completed within 530 consecutive days from the Notice to Proceed.