Description
The City of Wilmington issued a municipal solicitation (RWSHR‑SE‑0824) for the repair of aluminum handrails on the Riverwalk South section (Nun Street to Dock Street). The work includes repairing existing handrails, installing new aluminum plates, and applying a shop‑applied protective coating system that must meet a detailed set of ASTM performance criteria. Bids were accepted by August 15, 2024, with a requirement that the prime contractor hold a North Carolina Chapter 87 license and make a good‑faith effort to subcontract at least 14 % of the contract value to minority‑ or economically‑disadvantaged businesses. No contract award or dollar amount was disclosed in the documents.
• Scope: handrail repair, metal plate installation, and multi‑coat protective coating for aluminum components.
• Mandatory requirements: NC Chapter 87 contractor license, 14 % MBE/DBE subcontracting goal, single‑source coating system (Tnemec or approved equivalent).
• Timeline: pre‑bid conference July 11, 2024; original bid deadline August 8, 2024; addendum extended to August 15, 2024.