This is a public tender notice from the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) in North Carolina for the replacement of a clarifier mechanism at the Rockfish Creek Water Reclamation Facility. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, April 2, 2026, and will be publicly opened at that time. The project involves demolishing and replacing the existing mechanism, including removal and disposal of old equipment, installation of new components, and site restoration, all while maintaining continuous plant operations. Bidders must refer to the technical specifications and drawings. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and include a bid bond of 5% of the bid amount. Performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract amount are required. Contractors must be licensed in North Carolina. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Bids must remain open for 90 calendar days after the bid opening. The contract time for completion is 90 days from the notice to proceed. Liquidated damages are **** per day for each day beyond the final completion date. The Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDPE) program requirements are applicable.
The contract time for completion is 90 days from the notice to proceed.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond the requirement for progress payments and a final payment, as set forth in the contract documents.
The contractor grants PWC a warranty on all materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the completion date and a period of two (2) years from the completion date for any latent structural defects.
The award of a contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder whose qualifications indicate the award will be in the best interest of PWC.
Contractors must be licensed in North Carolina and comply with all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and codes as they relate to the project. The bid package shall include the completed contractor qualification form and all supporting documentation.
Liquidated damages are set at **** per day for each day beyond the final completion date.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM EST on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Fayetteville Public Works Commission Administrative Building.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a requirement for sample submission.
Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing by Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST. Addenda will be issued by Thursday, March 26, 2026.