Project Information

Bid Title

RFB Water & Sewer 26-01 Water & Sewer Improvements

Issuing Agency

City of New Bern

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 24, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFB Water & Sewer 26-01

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS

CITY OF NEW BERN

FY-26 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Water Resources in the Water Resources Administration Office at 527 NC Highway 55 West, New Bern, North Carolina, until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19th, 2026, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read, for constructing the following facilities:

The construction of approximately 1,630 linear feet of 2” PVC water main, removal and replacement of 1,395 linear feet of 8” sanitary sewer main, installation of 7 new sanitary sewer manholes, replacement of water and sanitary sewer services, and other work associated with the FY-26 Water & Sewer Improvements project.

Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to the City of New Bern, PO Box 1129, New Bern, NC 28563. The outside of the envelope must be marked "FY-26 Water & SewerImprovements Project". All bids must be made on blank forms provided and included in the bound document. The name, address, and license number of the Bidder must be plainly marked thereon.

Each Bid must be accompanied by cash or a certified check, drawn on a bank or trust company authorized to do business in North Carolina, payable to the City of New Bern in an amount at least equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that a contract will be entered into. In lieu of cash or certified check, the Bidder may submit a bid bond in the form prescribed in G.S. 143-129 as amended by Chapter 1104 of the Public Laws of 1951.

Contractors are notified that legislative acts relating to the licensing of contractors will be observed in receiving and awarding contracts. The City encourages the participation of small and minority contractors.

In accordance with the Minority Participation Goals, potential prime Contractors are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference to be held in the Office of the Director of Water Resources in the Water Resources Administration Office at 527 NC Highway 55 West, New Bern, North Carolina, on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Plans and Specs may be obtained by contacting Mr. Jordan Hughes, P.E., Director of Water Resources, City of New Bern, 527 NC55 West, PO Box 1129, New Bern, NC 28563, by phone (252) 639-7527, or email Jordan Hughes .

FY-26 Water and Sewer Improvements -Specs
FY-26 Water and Sewer Improvements -Plans

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CITY OF NEW BERN

FY-26 Water and Sewer Improvements

Project

February 2026

CITY OF NEW BERN

P.O. BOX 1129

NEW BERN, NC 28563

(252) 639-7526

FY-26 Water & Sewer Improvements

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS ................................................................................................... AD-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .......................................................................................................IB-1 - 8

BID ............................................................................................................................................BID-1 - 5

PAYMENT ............................................................................................................ PAYMENT 01150-1 - 4

MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION FORMS .................................................................... MB-1 - 7

NOTICE OF AWARD........................................................................................................................... NA-1

AGREEMENT FORM................................................................................................... AGREEMENT-1 - 6

NOTICE TO PROCEED ........................................................................................................................NP-1

APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT ................................................................................................... AP-1 - 4

GENERAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................ GC-1 - 41

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS ................................................................................................SC-1 - 4

CHANGE ORDER ................................................................................................................................ CO-1

WATER & SEWER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 1 -88

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FY-26 Water & Sewer Improvements

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS

CITY OF NEW BERN

FY-26 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Water Resources in the Water Resources

Administration Office at 527 NC Highway 55 West, New Bern, North Carolina, until 11:00 a.m.

on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read, for

constructing the following facilities:

The construction of approximately 1,630 linear feet of 2” PVC water main,

removal and replacement of 1,395 linear feet of 8” sanitary sewer main,

installation of 7 new sanitary sewer manholes, replacement of water and sanitary

sewer services and other work associated with FY-26 Water & Sewer

Improvements project.

Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to the City of New Bern, PO Box 1129,

New Bern, NC 28563. The outside of the envelope must be marked "FY-26 Water & Sewer

Improvements Project". All bids must be made on blank forms provided and included in the

bound document. The name, address, and license number of the Bidder must be plainly marked

thereon.

Each Bid must be accompanied by cash or a certified check, drawn on a bank or trust company

authorized to do business in North Carolina, payable to the City of New Bern in an amount at

least equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that a contract will

be entered into. In lieu of cash or certified check, the Bidder may submit a bid bond in the form

prescribed in G.S. 143-129 as amended by Chapter 1104 of the Public Laws of 1951.

Contractors are notified that legislative acts relating to licensing of contractors will be observed

in receiving and awarding contracts. The City encourages the participation of small and minority

contractors.

In accordance with the Minority Participation Goals, potential prime Contractors are encouraged

to attend the Pre-Bid Conference to be held in the Office of the Director of Water Resources in

the Water Resources Administration Office at 527 NC Highway 55 West, New Bern, North

Carolina on Thursday March 5th , 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Plans and specifications for the proposed project are on file and may be viewed at the Office of

the Director of Water Resources and on the City’s website at:

http://www.newbernnc.gov/business/city_bids_and_proposals/index.php

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS

AD-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

FY-26 Water & Sewer Improvements

TABLE OF ARTICLES

ARTICLE 1 - DEFINED TERMS

ARTICLE 2 - COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

ARTICLE 3 - QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

ARTICLE 4 - EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS, OTHER RELATED DATA, AND SITE

ARTICLE 5 - PRE-BID CONFERENCE

ARTICLE 6 - SITE AND OTHER AREAS

ARTICLE 7 - INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

ARTICLE 8 - BID SECURITY

ARTICLE 9 - CONTRACT TIMES

ARTICLE 10 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

ARTICLE 11 - SUBSTITUTE AND “OR-EQUAL” ITEMS

ARTICLE 12 - SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS

ARTICLE 13 - PREPARATION OF BID

ARTICLE 14 - BASIS OF BID; COMPARISON OF BIDS

ARTICLE 15 - SUBMITTAL OF BID

ARTICLE 16 - MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID

ARTICLE 17 - OPENING OF BIDS

ARTICLE 18 - BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

ARTICLE 19 – EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

ARTICLE 20 - CONTRACT SECURITY AND INSURANCE

ARTICLE 21 - SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

ARTICLE 22 - SALES AND USE TAXES

EJCDC C-200 (2002)

Revised by New Bern (4/2007)

IB - 1

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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