Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #460-375-02
Burning Tree Water Line Replacement Project Solicitation (OWASA, NC)
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
460-375-02
NAICS
237110
This opportunity involves the Burning Tree Water Line Replacement project for the Orange Water & Sewer Authority (OWASA) in Carrboro, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Orange Water & Sewer Authority (OWASA), 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, NC - Project Scope: - Installation of approximately 4,634 linear feet of 8-inch restrained joint polywrapped ductile iron water pipeline - Installation of 831–840 linear feet of 2-inch SDR 17 PVC water main - Installation of 90 linear feet of 2-inch type K hard copper water main - Abandonment of approximately 5,470 linear feet of 8-inch asbestos cement (AC) water pipe by cellular concrete or grout fill - Installation of all temporary and new permanent water services and interconnections - Traffic and pedestrian control, restoration, erosion and sediment control, permitting, mobilization/demobilization - Testing, seeding, and restoration for water mains - Installation of ductile iron restrained mechanical joint fittings, resilient wedge gate valves (8-inch and 2-inch), insertion valves, permanent blow off assemblies, fire hydrant assemblies, and air release valves - Products/Materials Requested (with quantities): - 8-inch restrained joint polywrapped ductile iron water pipeline (4,634–4,700 LF) - 2-inch SDR 17 PVC water main (831–840 LF) - 2-inch type K hard copper water main (90 LF) - 6-inch ductile iron water main, Class 350 (20 LF) - Ductile iron restrained mechanical joint fittings (2,000 units) - Resilient wedge gate valves with valve boxes (17 x 8-inch, 3 x 2-inch) - Insertion valves, blow off assemblies, fire hydrants, air release valves - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Abandonment of asbestos cement pipe must use cellular concrete or grout fill - Minimum 10% minority business participation goal - Valid North Carolina General Contractor license required - Non-Collusion Affidavit required - Liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for late completion - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose equivalent products meeting specifications - Place of Performance: - Town of Chapel Hill and Orange County, North Carolina - Contracting office at 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, NC
Description
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the Burning Tree Water Line Replacement project, CIP No. 375-02. The project involves installing approximately 4,634 linear feet of 8-inch restrained joint polywrapped ductile iron water pipeline, 831 linear feet of 2-inch SDR 17 PVC water main, and 90 linear feet of 2-inch type K hard copper water main via open cut. It also includes abandonment of approximately 5,470 linear feet of 8-inch AC water pipe by cellular concrete or grout fill, along with all necessary traffic control, restoration, erosion and sediment control, and permitting. Bidders must have valid North Carolina General Contractor licenses and meet a minimum 10% minority business participation goal.