Town Of Black Mountain - Nc - Agency Bids & RFPs

Bids are due by June 17th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The work is to be substantially completed and ready for final payment within 365 days after the notice to proceed.

Progress payments will be made on or about the 15th of each month, based on work completed, less 5% retainage. Final payment will be made upon substantial completion and acceptance of the work.

The contract includes a one-year guaranty period after substantial completion.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. The owner may also consider qualifications, experience of subcontractors, and operating costs of major equipment.

Bidders must be appropriately licensed in North Carolina. Within five days after bid opening, bidders must submit written evidence of qualifications such as financial data and previous experience upon request.

Liquidated damages of **** per day will be assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date and for failure to complete the remaining work within the contract time.

An optional pre-bid conference will be held on May 27th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the project site. Bidders are responsible for inspecting the site.

Failure to complete minority business participation forms, submitting a conditional or qualified bid, or failing to execute the contract within ten days after award can lead to disqualification or forfeiture of the bid bond.

The bid notice states that SOQs must be received by the deadline of May 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

The bid notice states that the town will select the most qualified firm and then negotiate scope and fee.

The bid notice states that qualified applicants must have experience in engineering and construction management working with local governments, preferably under a disaster recovery, mitigation, and long-term resiliency building context. Respondents must demonstrate that their team has the technical competence, permitting familiarity, and construction-phase experience to deliver a complex project in an occupied community setting. Minimum qualifications include: licensed to practice engineering in North Carolina, firm and key professionals, demonstrated experience in drinking water infrastructure, experience with well construction, water treatment facilities, and water transmission design, permitting experience relevant to the scope of work and floodplain coordination, and capacity to support construction administration and field responsiveness.

The bid notice states that questions are due by May 12, 2026.

The bid due date is April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The notice to proceed will be provided as soon as the contractor is selected, and permit procurement must be completed within 10 business days of the notice to proceed. The bid documents state, Bids due: April 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm est and Notice to proceed: As soon as contractor is selected.

The bid notice mentions that warranty documentation is required as part of the project closeout. The bid documents state, Warranty documentation.

The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on price, experience and technical capabilities, safety record, compliance with federal procurement and contracting requirements, and capacity to complete work within the required timeline. The bid documents state, Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on: price experience and technical capabilities safety record compliance with federal procurement and contracting requirements capacity to complete work within required timeline.

Contractors must be licensed in North Carolina as a general contractor, demonstrate previous successful completion of bridge or structural stream crossing projects, and be able to sign specific affidavits and certifications for state procurement requirements. The bid documents state, Contractors must: be licensed in north carolina as a general contractor demonstrate previous successful completion of bridge or structural stream crossing projects be able to sign the following affidavits and certifications for state procurement requirements.

The Town of Black Mountain emphasizes that timely delivery is critical. Proposers must clearly indicate anticipated delivery and installation timelines. The notice to proceed will be within one week of contract award.

The bid notice requires proposals to include proposed lease and purchase terms, including monthly lease costs, lease duration options, and terms for conversion to ownership (purchase price or buyout schedule). The town will evaluate proposals based on both short-term affordability and long-term value.

The bid notice states that upon completion, the contractor shall provide warranty information as part of the project closeout documentation.

Proposals will be evaluated based on a best value approach, considering cost (including lease structure and long-term value), technical quality and suitability, experience and qualifications, ability to meet the required timeline, and compliance with federal requirements.

All facilities must meet or exceed North Carolina building code requirements, be fully ADA compliant, include reliable and efficient HVAC systems, and be suitable for continuous, year-round occupancy. Preference will be given to solutions demonstrating durability, energy efficiency, and long-term usability. Proposers must also provide proof of licensure (GC, electrical, plumbing, HVAC), proof of insurance, and proof of SAM. gov registration.

Questions must be submitted by April 1, 2026. Addenda will be issued in writing only and will become part of the solicitation documents.

The bid notice states anticipated project completion: q2 2029final scheduling will be refined during design and funding award processes.

The bid notice states statements of qualifications will be evaluated using the following criteria: 1. firm qualifications and relevant experience demonstrated experience with stormwater infrastructure projects of similar scope and complexity. 2. project team qualifications experience, credentials, and demonstrated ability of proposed personnel. 3. project understanding and technical approach understanding of downtown stormwater challenges and approach to design, permitting, and construction coordination. 4. past performance and references quality of previous work, schedule adherence, and effectiveness of coordination.

The bid notice states firms shall submit a statement of qualifications that includes the following: 6. 1 firm information firm name, address, and primary contact north carolina licensure and professional certifications office locations serving western north carolina 6. 2 relevant experience experience with stormwater conveyance design and rehabilitation experience with downtown or constrained urban infrastructure projects experience working in or adjacent to historic districts experience coordinating construction in active business districts 6. 3 project team identification of key personnel roles and responsibilities relevant experience and credentials of proposed staff 6. 4 project understanding and approach demonstrated understanding of the projects objectives and constraints approach to minimizing business disruption during design and construction experience delivering phased, grantfunded infrastructure projects 6. 5 references at least three 3 references for similar projects

The bid notice states questions: questions must be submitted in writing to the contact listed above by march 20, 2026.