Town of Chapel Hill #P27-04

Legion Pond Dam Dewatering, Demolition, and Site Restoration for Affordable Housing

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking bids for the Legion Pond Dam project, which involves dam dewatering, demolition, and site restoration to support future affordable housing development. - Government Buyer: - Town of Chapel Hill, Purchasing and Contracts Manager - Project Scope: - Dewatering the existing pond as required by Dam Safety - Discharging water onto a rock pad to minimize erosion - Using the principal outlet barrel to convey daily water flows - Demolishing the dam and embankment from the top down while maintaining bypass flow - Earth-moving operations using excavators, loaders, and dump trucks - Installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures (e.g., silt fence, construction entrance) - Tree protection and compliance with environmental and utility requirements - Restoration of disturbed areas, including seeding, stabilization, and repair of hardscape surfaces - Construction of a stormwater control measure (constructed wetland) - Reconstruction of the dam embankment with: - Silty sand berm for seepage control - Double stage toe drain system with perforated pipe and stone filter - Filter diaphragm around spillway conduit - Riprap channel protection with geotextile and stone bedding - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to environmental permits and stormwater inspections - Geotechnical quality assurance and control by a licensed engineer - Dewatering control and monitoring by a licensed dewatering specialist - Compliance with specific geotechnical and material specifications - Project will disturb approximately 6.87 acres - Liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Duration: 120 days for substantial completion, 140 days for final completion

Description

The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a contractor to provide all materials, labor, and equipment for the Legion Pond Dam project. The work includes dewatering the existing pond as required by Dam Safety, discharging water onto a rock pad to minimize erosion, using the principal outlet barrel to convey daily water flows, and demolishing the dam and embankment from the top down while maintaining bypass flow. Earth-moving equipment such as excavators, loaders, and dump trucks will be used. No pre-bid conference will be held, and bids are due by August 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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