Description
This solicitation seeks a single‑prime contractor to redesign and reconstruct the 10th Street and Grace Street intersection in Wilmington, NC. The work includes demolition of existing pavement and curb, installation of new concrete curbs and sidewalks, excavation and construction of a storm‑water bioretention cell, milling and overlay of asphalt, installation of new storm‑water catch basins and reinforced concrete pipe, tree removal and replacement, traffic‑control planning, and final site cleanup. The contractor must comply with strict municipal work‑hour limits, provide a traffic‑control plan, and meet a 14 % subcontracting goal for minority‑ and women‑owned businesses. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, includes performance and payment bonds, retainage, and liquidated‑damage provisions, and must be completed within 90 calendar days after mobilization.
• Scope: demolition, concrete curb/sidewalk, bioretention cell, asphalt milling/overlay, storm‑water pipe and catch basins, landscaping, traffic control.
• Schedule: bids due 5 Sept 2024; construction must start within 10 days of award and finish within 90 days.
• Requirements: NC contractor’s license, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, insurance, MBE/WBE 14 % goal, compliance with federal (Davis‑Bacon, FAR) and state regulations.