North Carolina eVP #323-P27-04R

Legion Pond Dam Construction, Demolition, and Stormwater Control Project for Chapel Hill

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking contractors for the Legion Pond Dam project, which supports a planned affordable housing development. - Government Buyer: - Town of Chapel Hill, Purchasing and Contracts Manager (Chad Brown) - Scope of Work: - Dewatering the existing pond and monitoring groundwater - Demolition and breaching of the dam and embankment - Construction of a stormwater control measure (constructed wetland) - Reconstruction of the dam embankment with geotechnical requirements - Installation of seepage control berm, filter diaphragm around spillway conduit, and riprap channel protection - Earth moving services using excavators, loaders, and dump trucks - Products/Materials Requested: - Dewatering plan and monitoring (by licensed professional engineer) - Embankment fill material (CL, ML, CL-ML, SM, or SC soil types, minimum 40% fines) - Silty sand berm and toe drain (specific fines content and pipe/stone configuration) - Filter diaphragm for spillway conduit (ASTM C33 fine aggregate filter sand) - Riprap channel protection (NCDOT Riprap Class 1, ASTM C33 No. 57 stone, geotextile filter) - Services Requested: - Geotechnical quality assurance and quality control (on-site inspection/testing by licensed geotechnical engineer) - Control and monitoring of dewatering activities (including observation wells and structural surveys) - Notable Requirements: - Adherence to North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures - Compliance with geotechnical quality assurance and dewatering monitoring specifications - Extensive geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing inform design - Electronic bids not permitted; follow submission instructions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Project duration is 120 days from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages for delays.

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, demolition of the dam and embankment, and managing water flow through the dam during construction. The project is expected to last 120 days and involves the use of earth moving equipment such as excavators, loaders, and dump trucks. Bids must be submitted by September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and electronic bids are not permitted.

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