Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a single‑prime contractor to reconstruct the 10th St & Grace St intersection. The work includes demolition of existing pavement and curbs, installation of new concrete curbs, sidewalks, and curb ramps, construction of a storm‑water bioretention cell, milling and overlay of asphalt, installation of new storm‑water catch basins and reinforced‑concrete pipe, tree protection, erosion‑control measures, traffic‑control planning, and final site cleanup. The project must be completed within a 90‑day calendar schedule, with a 5 % bid bond, 5 % retainage, and required performance and payment bonds. The solicitation mandates compliance with federal Davis‑Bacon rules, MBE/WBE subcontracting goals (14 % of contract value), and extensive safety, environmental, and traffic‑control requirements.
• Scope covers civil earthwork, concrete curb/sidewalk, asphalt paving, storm‑water infrastructure, and landscaping/bioretention.
• Tight timeline: bid deadline 5 Sep 2024, construction must start within 10 days of award and finish in 90 days.
• Strong regulatory burden: licensing, E‑Verify, MBE/WBE goals, federal funding clauses, OSHA safety, and NCDOT specifications.