Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a single‑prime contractor to repair approximately 500 linear feet of steel bulkhead wall at Water Street Park. Work includes corrosion removal, structural reinforcement, steel sheet‑pile cleaning and recoating, removal and disposal of creosote‑treated pilings and girders, asphalt patching, and back‑filling with rip‑rap and stone. Bidders must hold a North Carolina Chapter 87 contractor’s license, provide a 5 % bid bond, and demonstrate a good‑faith effort to subcontract at least 14 % of the contract value to minority‑ or disadvantaged‑owned businesses. The bid deadline is 3 PM on Oct 31 2024; a pre‑bid conference is optional on Oct 3 2024. The project’s budget is undisclosed, but the scope suggests a mid‑six‑figure contract.
• Scope: bulkhead steel repair, pilings removal, asphalt patching, stone backfill.
• Requirements: Chapter 87 licensure, 5 % bid bond, 14 % MBE/DBE subcontract goal.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid 10/3/2024, bid deadline 10/31/2024, addendum issued 10/28/2024.