Description
This municipal contract calls for the repair of existing aluminum handrails along Wilmington’s Riverwalk South segment (Nun Street to Dock Street). The work includes surface preparation, installation of new aluminum plates, and a shop‑applied protective coating system that must be sourced from a single manufacturer (Tnemec or approved equivalent) and meet a detailed suite of ASTM and MIL performance tests. Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina Chapter 87 contractor’s license, provide a 90‑day bid guarantee, and submit a good‑faith effort to subcontract at least 14 % of the contract value to minority‑ or disadvantaged‑owned businesses. The original bid deadline of August 8 2024 was extended to August 15 2024, with a pre‑bid conference held July 11 2024 (optional). No contract value is disclosed in the solicitation; the certified bid tab shows three competing bids ranging from roughly $350 k to $390 k.
• Scope: aluminum handrail repair, new securing plates, and a three‑coat protective coating system.
• Requirements: NC Chapter 87 license, 14 % MBE/DBE subcontracting goal, 90‑day bid guarantee, single‑source coating system, warranty inspections (1‑year post‑completion, 3‑year workmanship, 15‑year manufacturer).
• Timeline: Pre‑bid conference July 11 2024; bid deadline August 15 2024; award pending.