North Carolina eVP #345-04/30/2026-3

Design-Build Services for Water Main Extensions in Wilmington, NC (Blossom St., Chadwick Acres, Cape Landing)

This opportunity involves the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) seeking a qualified Design-Builder for water main extension projects in Wilmington, NC. - Government Buyer: - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), Finance Department, Procurement Manager - Project Scope: - Design and construction of water main extensions in three neighborhoods: Blossom Street, Chadwick Acres, and Cape Landing - Includes both public and private-side water service connections - Services required: design, permitting, engineering reports, public outreach, construction phase engineering, project management - Progressive design-build approach with two phases: - Phase 1: Design, permitting, engineering, public outreach, pre-construction services - Phase 2: Final design, construction, continued grant administration, project completion - Funding and Compliance: - Primarily funded by Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) Emerging Contaminants Small and Disadvantaged Communities grants - Subject to federal Uniform Guidance and state requirements - M/WBE outreach goals apply - Budget and Pricing: - Estimated total project budget: approximately $7.4 million - Blossom Street: $2.26M - Chadwick Acres: $2.55M - Cape Landing: $2.39M - Requires separate pricing and invoicing for each area - Open-book project management - Selection Process: - Qualifications-based selection (no specific OEMs or vendors named) - DBIA standard contract forms - Unique Requirements: - Integration of design and construction - Value engineering, code analysis, scheduling, and cost estimating - Public outreach and grant administration throughout project - Place of Performance: - Blossom Street, Chadwick Acres, and Cape Landing neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC - Contracting office at 235 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC

Description

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) seeks a qualified Design-Builder to provide design and construction services for water main extensions in the neighborhoods of Blossom Street, Chadwick Acres, and Cape Landing. The project includes installation of public and private-side water service connections. The work will be funded primarily through Division of Water Infrastructure grants and involves a two-phased progressive design-build approach. The selected Design-Builder will be responsible for design, permitting, construction, and public outreach assistance.

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