Jones Ferry Road WTP Rapid Mix Improvements

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is soliciting sealed bids for the “Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Rapid Mix Improvements” project (CIP No. 272‑55). The work involves the complete installation of seven 24‑inch butterfly valves, six slide gates, a polymer application point, and all associated appurtenances. Bidders must be licensed North Carolina general contractors, submit a 5 % bid deposit (or bond), and attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference. The contract is a single‑prime lump‑sum construction award with a required substantial completion within 410 calendar days and final completion within 450 days after the notice to proceed. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on 3 December 2026. • Scope: valve and gate replacement, polymer point installation, related civil/structural work. • Contract type: Single‑prime lump‑sum general construction. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference: 19 Nov 2026, 10:30 AM (Boardroom, OWASA offices). • Bid submission deadline: 3 Dec 2026, 3:00 PM (sealed bids). • Required licenses: NC General Contractor’s License per Chapter 87. • Performance security: 5 % bid deposit or equivalent bid bond. • Project schedule: 410 days to substantial completion, 450 days to final completion. • Contact for documents/questions: [email protected].