Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a contractor to repair and reinforce the aluminum handrails along the Riverwalk South segment (Nun Street to Dock Street). The work includes replacing damaged rail sections, installing new aluminum plates to secure railings to wooden posts, and applying a protective coating system to the handrail components. Bids were due by August 15, 2024, with a pre‑bid conference held on July 11, 2024. The solicitation requires a North Carolina Chapter 87 contractor license and a good‑faith effort to subcontract at least 14 % of the contract value to minority‑ or economically‑disadvantaged businesses. No contract value is disclosed in the advertisement; however, the certified bid tab shows competing bids ranging from approximately $350 k to $390 k. The contract will be awarded through full and open competition after evaluation of sealed proposals.
• Scope: aluminum handrail repair, plate installation, and protective coating application.
• Eligibility: must hold NC Chapter 87 license; 14 % MBE/DBE subcontracting goal.
• Timeline: pre‑bid July 11, 2024; bid deadline August 15, 2024; award pending.