Description
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of four existing blowers at the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant with four high‑speed turbo blowers, including all required valves and controls. This is a single‑prime contract; bidders must be licensed general contractors (Public Utility classification) in North Carolina, provide a 5 % bid bond (cash or certified check or surety bond), and furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract amount. Bids are to be delivered in person to the Jordan Conference Room, 235 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, by 11:00 AM on October 8, 2026. A pre‑bid conference was held on August 18, 2026 (non‑mandatory). All bid documents are available through several online plan rooms after registration with the Bid Manager.
• Scope: Replace four plant blowers with high‑speed turbo units, valves, and controls.
• Contract type: Single‑prime, sealed‑bid construction contract.
• Mandatory qualifications: NC General Contractor’s license (Public Utility, Unlimited).
• Bonds required: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance and payment bonds.
• Submission deadline: 08:00 AM, October 8, 2026 (sealed bids).
• Pre‑bid conference: August 18, 2026 (optional).
• Contact: Teresa McPherson, Bid Manager ([email protected], (910) 332‑6472).