North Carolina eVP #501-05-2026

Benson water service line material identification and inventory completion

The Town of Benson is seeking contractors to identify materials in its remaining unknown water service lines. - Government buyer: Town of Benson, Public Works & Utilities Division, Johnston County, North Carolina. - Requested services: Field verification and pipe-material identification for water service lines using soft-dig vacuum excavation or approved mechanical potholing. The scope describes approximately 253 unknown lines, while the pricing matrix lists 200 potholing and restoration units. - Service line items: Mobilization, site setup, traffic safety control, and closeout (1 lump-sum unit); potholing and material identification (200 units); backfill, compaction, and surface seeding (200 units); and data logging with NC DEQ-compatible reporting (1 unit). No part numbers are listed. - Restoration and reporting: Restore disturbed areas to close to or better than their prior condition, and provide location, address, and pipe-material data compatible with the NC DEQ Lead Service Line Inventory template and tracking software. - Notable requirements: The work is funded through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage requirements, Build America, Buy America/American Iron and Steel requirements, Title VI, and applicable reporting and regulatory requirements. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are named.

Description

The Town of Benson seeks written proposals from qualified, licensed utility and underground construction contractors to locate and identify materials in approximately 253 unknown water service lines. Work includes soft-dig vacuum excavation or mechanical potholing, site restoration, and documentation compatible with the NC DEQ Lead Service Line Inventory template. The project is funded through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and is subject to applicable state and federal requirements, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage tracking. Proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM; electronic bids are not permitted, and submissions must follow the attached instructions.

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