City of Wilmington NC #ALLE-IH-0326

Downtown Wilmington Alley Utility and Surface Improvements Solicitation

The City of Wilmington, NC is seeking bids for the Downtown Alley Improvements project, focusing on utility upgrades and alley reconstruction in historic downtown Wilmington. - Government Buyer: - City of Wilmington, Public Works Department, Stormwater & Streets Management Division, Purchasing Division - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Utility coordination required with Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), Piedmont Natural Gas, Duke Energy, Charter Communications, and AT&T - Products/Services Requested: - Demolition and replacement of alley surfaces at Quince, Henderson, and Wilkinson Alleys - Installation of storm drain collector pipes (8" PVC SCH 40, 300 LF), manholes (4' diameter), and structural bridging - Water and sewer improvements, including roof leader laterals and condensate line laterals - Installation of electrical conduits (2", 3", 4" diameters, totaling 875 LF) - Brick alley restoration using City-supplied bricks (345 SY) - Concrete work for sidewalks (4" thick, 30 SY), driveways, curbs, and gutters - Erosion and sediment control, traffic control, surveying, and as-built documentation - Site clean-up, restoration, and incidental restoration - Sewer and manhole cleaning, CCTV inspection, hydrostatic testing, and rehabilitation services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict coordination with multiple utility providers for gas, water, sewer, electrical, and communications - 14% subcontracting goal for MBE/WBE/HUB/DBE participation - Phased construction to maintain business and property access - Liquidated damages for project delays, escalating with duration overdue - City-supplied brick pavers for alley restoration - Traffic control plan must be submitted and approved prior to construction - Work must comply with detailed technical specifications for civil and utility construction

Description

This solicitation is for the Downtown Alley Improvements project in historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. The project involves utility improvements and the demolition and replacement of alley surfaces at Quince Alley, Henderson Alley, and Wilkerson Alley. The work includes excavating, grading, backfilling, storm drains, concrete work, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and aggregate base course. The project requires bidders to be properly licensed and to make good faith efforts to subcontract 14% of the contract value to minority, socially, and/or economically disadvantaged businesses.

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