City of Wilmington NC #DRA-MG-0826

Wilmington Pirate's Cove Drainage Improvements – Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade

The City of Wilmington, North Carolina is seeking bids for the Pirate's Cove Drainage Improvements project, focused on upgrading stormwater infrastructure in the Pirate Cove neighborhood. - Government Buyer: - City of Wilmington, NC (Purchasing Manager: Daryle L. Parker) - New Hanover County - Project Scope: - Replacement of approximately 1,300 linear feet of stormwater pipe - Realignment and stabilization of a 500-foot drainage channel - Adjustments to water and sewer utilities - Installation of reinforced concrete and high-performance polypropylene pipe culverts (various classes and diameters) - Construction of catch basins, drop inlets, utility manholes, and interference structures - Concrete work (curbing, sidewalks, driveways), asphalt paving, and aggregate base course - Environmental protection: erosion and sediment control, stream bank reforestation, and tree protection - Incidental restoration including landscaping, fencing, and utility service line adjustments - Products/Materials Requested: - Reinforced concrete pipe culverts (Class III, IV, V; 15"–48" diameters) - High-performance polypropylene pipes (24", 30", 48") - Concrete endwalls, riprap, flowable fill, catch basins, drop inlets, utility manholes - Services Requested: - Excavation, grading, backfilling, clearing, and grubbing - Traffic control and site mobilization - Utility conflict resolution and service line adjustments - Stream bank reforestation and tree protection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 14% subcontracting goal for minority, socially, and/or economically disadvantaged businesses (MBE/DBE/HUB/WBE) - Compliance with City ordinances for tree protection and environmental measures - Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina law - Detailed technical specifications for all materials and construction methods - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; products must meet project specifications.

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of a portion of the existing storm drainage system within the Pirate Cove neighborhood and improvements to an open channel that drains into the system. The project requires bidders to be properly licensed under Chapter 87, N.C. General Statutes. The City of Wilmington mandates a 14% subcontracting goal to minority, socially, and/or economically disadvantaged businesses. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 9, 2026, and bids are due by August 6, 2026.

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