This is a public tender for the Westwood Cemetery Site Improvements project in Carrboro, North Carolina. The project involves grading, installation of a rain garden, tree removal, and removal and installation of asphalt pavement. Bidders must be licensed in North Carolina and submit bids electronically by Friday, April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted by Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The Town of Carrboro reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Minority business participation goals are outlined, and bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts. A printed copy of the project manual is available at the Public Works Department. An optional pre-bid site visit can be arranged upon request.
The bid due date and time for the Westwood Cemetery Site Improvements project is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The notice to proceed will be issued after the contract is fully executed, bonds and insurance are provided, and other required documentation is received.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond stating that partial payments will be made within 30 days after receipt and approval of the invoice by the Town. Retainage on periodic payments will be 5% of the total amount due.
The contractor shall guarantee all materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the Town. A six (6) month and eleven (11) month inspection will be held during the warranty period.
The Town of Carrboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids as it may deem to be in its best interest. Award and execution of the contract will be in accordance with section 103 of NCDOT standard specifications, conditioned upon funds being available and other governmental approvals.
Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina State Law to perform the work specified. Bidders must be experienced in the class of work proposed and can refer to projects of similar magnitude and scope successfully completed within the past three (3) years. Bidders may be required to submit a contractors qualifications statement.
If the contractor fails to complete the work within the specified time, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Town in the amount of **** for each calendar day of delay.
An optional pre-bid site visit can be arranged by request. Please contact Michael Johnson, Capital Projects Manager, for scheduling.
Questions or inquiries must be submitted by Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Questions or inquiries past this deadline may not be addressed by the Town prior to the bid due date.