The Orange Water & Sewer Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the complete replacement of water and sanitary sewer mains along Brigham Road in Carrboro, NC. The work includes removal and replacement of approximately 560 ft of 8‑in. AC water main (to be replaced with 370 ft of 8‑in. ductile iron and 150 ft of 2‑in. PVC), replacement of 1,480 ft of sanitary sewer main (325 ft of 16‑in. ductile iron and 1,170 ft of 16‑in. PVC), installation of new manholes, and associated pavement, curb, gutter, and appurtenance work. Bids are to be submitted as a single prime unit‑price general construction contract, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on September 30, 2026 and a bid deadline of October 20, 2026. The contractor must hold appropriate NC General Contractor licenses and provide a 5 % bid deposit (cash or bond). Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, and final completion within 210 days.
• Scope: Water main (8‑in.) and sewer main (16‑in.) replacement, manhole construction, pavement & curb work.
• Lengths: ~560 ft water, ~1,480 ft sewer.
• Materials: Ductile iron, PVC, associated fittings, meters, and appurtenances.
• Contract type: Single‑prime unit‑price construction contract (sealed bid).
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: 30 Sep 2026, 2 PM, Carrboro admin office.
• Bid deadline: 20 Oct 2026, 2 PM.
• Licensing: NC General Contractor license required.
• Performance security: 5 % bid deposit (cash or bid bond).
• Schedule: 180 days to substantial completion, 210 days to final completion.
• Contact for documents/questions: Sam Tracy, Engineer (
[email protected]).