Waterline Installation and Upgrades: Residential, Downtown, and Rural Highway Areas

Background

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is issuing this contract for the installation and upgrade of water distribution systems. The goal is to enhance the waterline infrastructure in residential neighborhoods, downtown corridors, and along rural highways to ensure efficient water distribution.

Work Details

The Scope of Work includes: - Installation of approximately 60 LF of 4-inch waterline, 650 LF of 6-inch waterline, and 5,640 LF of 8-inch waterline in residential neighborhoods and downtown corridors, including two segments installed by bore and jack methods. - Installation of approximately 3,530 LF of 12-inch waterline along a rural highway, including one segment installed by bore and jack methods. - Installation of 13 owner-provided Sampling Stations and 6 owner-provided Automatic Flushing Devices. - Removal of a valve vault and reconfiguration of waterline piping. - Traffic control, site restoration, and related work.

Period of Performance

The contract work is expected to be performed from the date of award until completion, with bids due on June 9, 2026.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed in Winston-Salem, NC, specifically in residential neighborhoods, downtown corridors, and along a rural highway.

Bidder Requirements

Contractors must be properly licensed as required by Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes at the time of bid opening to perform the work described as general contractors. Compliance with the City/County Utility Commission's Minority and Women Business Enterprise program is required on this project with M/WBE subcontracting goals set at 6% MBE and 4% WBE.