# Durham Civicplus #27-1114

South Ellerbe Phase 3B stream, wetland, trail, and site restoration construction

**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** November 17, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-1114
**NAICS:** 237990, 237110

The City of Durham is seeking bids for a major stream and wetland restoration project along South Ellerbe Creek in Durham, North Carolina.
- **Government buyer:** City of Durham, Environmental and Street Services Department, Engineering and Stormwater Division; project location: 808 W Trinity Avenue.
- **Procurement:** South Ellerbe Restoration Phase 3B construction. The scope includes stream and wetland restoration, stormwater outfall work, culverts and trash-collection structures, an earthen embankment and water-control structure, retaining walls, trails, boardwalks, pedestrian plazas, utilities, roadway restoration, and site improvements.
- **Base bid and alternate:** One lump-sum base bid (quantity 1) covers the principal construction work. An additive alternate requests a 398-linear-foot wetlands boardwalk; a separate UT2 boardwalk crossing is included in the base bid.
- **Planting and materials:** Plans specify 179 landscape boulders, 26,639 square feet of Tiftuf Bermuda sod, and extensive native trees, shrubs, perennials, and graminoids. The detailed quantities are listed below.
- **Notable requirements:** Work is in a Special Flood Hazard Area and requires temporary flood protection, phased erosion and sediment controls, protection of existing trees and the greenway, and pedestrian and traffic detours. The contractor must coordinate overhead utility work with **Duke Energy** and trail closures with Durham Parks and Recreation. The documents also require ARPA/DBE compliance, qualified contractors and specialty subcontractors, and salvage or recycling of 75% of nonhazardous waste.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product OEMs, manufacturers, or prospective bidders are named. Duke Energy is identified for utility coordination, not as a bidder or product manufacturer.
- **Period of performance:** Substantial completion is required within 700 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 760 calendar days. The boardwalk alternate does not extend contract time.

### Description

The City of Durham is seeking sealed bids for Phase 3B of the South Ellerbe Restoration project, involving stream and wetland restoration in Durham, North Carolina. The project documents include construction plans and technical specifications covering site clearing, excavation, erosion and sedimentation control, stream and wetland restoration, landscaping, structures, and related utility and drainage work. The bid submission deadline is November 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at City of Durham City Hall. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026.

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