Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a single‑prime contractor to replace deteriorated decking along the Riverwalk and provide ongoing annual maintenance. The work involves removing existing deck boards, minor framing repairs, and installing new decking using the selected “Option A” method, with the contractor responsible for all permitting (including a CAMA permit) and any associated electrical shutdowns. The project must be mobilized no earlier than 1 Nov 2024 and fully completed by 31 Mar 2025, with a liquidated‑damage penalty of $230 per day after the 360‑day period. Bids must be sealed, include the contractor’s North Carolina Chapter 87 license number, and meet a 14 % MBE/DBE subcontracting goal or provide good‑faith effort documentation. The bid deadline was extended to 21 Nov 2024.
• Scope: Decking and fastener replacement, minor framing repairs; excludes major structural repairs and corroded toe‑curb bolts.
• Timeline: Mobilization by 1 Nov 2024; completion by 31 Mar 2025.
• Requirements: NC contractor’s license (Chapter 87), bid guarantee for 90 days, 14 % MBE/DBE subcontracting, permitting responsibility, and liquidated‑damage clause.