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This is an invitation to bid for water and sewer system improvements in Granite Falls, NC. Bidders must be properly licensed and qualified, with qualifications in watermain and sanitary sewer installation being essential. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on April 22, 2026. Bid security is required, and successful bidders will need to furnish performance and payment bonds. The contract may be funded in part by a HUD Community Development Block Grant, requiring compliance with CDBG regulations. Bids must be submitted by the specified deadline and accompanied by bid security. The successful bidder will be determined based on the lowest, responsive, and responsible proposal. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the bid opening. Contractors must be licensed to do business in North Carolina and provide evidence of qualification within five days of bid opening upon request. Bidders are responsible for examining contract documents, visiting the site, and considering all applicable laws and regulations. Questions regarding the meaning or intent of the bidding documents should be directed to the engineer in writing via email. Addenda may be issued to modify the bidding documents. Bids must be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope marked with the project title and bidder information. The contract time is defined in the General Conditions and Agreement. Liquidated damages provisions are set forth in the Agreement. Substitutions for materials and equipment will not be considered until after the effective date of the agreement. Subcontractors, suppliers, and others must be identified within five days after bid opening if requested by the owner, accompanied by a detailed experience statement. Bids must be prepared on the bid form, with all blanks completed. Bids by corporations must be executed by an authorized officer and attested by the secretary. Partnership bids must be executed by a partner. The bid form must acknowledge receipt of all addenda. The postal address, email address, and telephone number for communications regarding the bid must be shown. Evidence of authority to conduct business in North Carolina is required, along with the contractor license number. Bids must be submitted on the prescribed bid form at the time and place indicated in the Invitation to Bid. Bids shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope, marked with the project title and bidder name/address, and accompanied by bid security and other required documents. All bids must carry the contractor's North Carolina license number. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid. Unit prices will be used for bid evaluation, and discrepancies will be resolved in favor of unit prices or words over figures. The bid price includes overhead and profit. Bidders agree that all work will be completed as specified in the agreement and accept provisions for liquidated damages. Attached documents required with the bid include bid security, evidence of authority to do business in North Carolina, North Carolina contractor's license number or evidence of ability to obtain one, contractor's policy of nondiscrimination, and contractor's policy of a drug-free workplace. The apparent low bidder must submit a list of project references, proposed subcontractors, and proposed suppliers within five business days of bid opening. The contract documents include the agreement, certificate of insurance, performance and payment bonds, notice to proceed, general conditions, supplementary conditions, specifications, drawings, addenda, contractors bid, and documentation submitted prior to notice of award. The contract is governed by North Carolina law. The contractor is responsible for all safety precautions and programs, including compliance with OSHA regulations. A qualified safety representative must be designated. Hazardous environmental conditions are addressed, with contractor responsibi
The Town of Granite Falls will make progress payments on account of the contract price on the basis of contractors applications for payment as recommended by engineer, on or about the 25th day of each month during construction. Progress payments will be made in an amount equal to 95 percent of work completed, with the balance being retainage. Final payment will be made upon final completion and acceptance of the work.
Contractor warrants and guarantees to owner that all work will be in accordance with the contract documents and will not be defective. This warranty excludes defects or damage caused by abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other than contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, or anyone for whom contractor is responsible, or normal wear and tear under normal usage. The warranty period is one year after the date of substantial completion, or longer if prescribed by special guarantees or contract documents.
The successful bidder shall be determined on the basis of the lowest, responsive, and responsible proposal in accordance with section **** Instructions to Bidders.
All bidders are hereby notified that they must be properly licensed under the state laws governing their prospective trades. Bidders are also notified that applicable provisions of chapter 87 of the general statutes of the state of North Carolina shall be observed. The qualifications, resources, and experience of the bidder in the area of watermain and sanitary sewer installation are considered to be essential for timely completion of this project.
Contractor shall pay owner five hundred dollars ($500) for each day that expires after the time specified for substantial completion until the work is substantially complete. After substantial completion, if contractor neglects, refuses or fails to complete the remaining work within the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment, contractor shall pay owner five hundred dollars ($500) for each day that expires after the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment.
A nonmandatory prebid conference will be held on April 22, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. local time via Microsoft Teams.
Samples must be submitted for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.
Contractor may submit a change proposal regarding its entitlement to or the amount or extent of any adjustment in the contract price or contract times, or both, no later than 30 days after owners issuance of the owners written statement to contractor regarding the subsurface or physical condition in question.
