2022 Paving Maintenance Bid

This project includes: grading, asphalt milling, asphalt overlay, adjustment of water valves and manholes, and shoulder repair. Each bid that equals or exceeds $100,000 shall be accompanied by a corporate bid bond or a bid deposit of a certified or cashier's check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid for the contract. When a bid is secured by a bid deposit (certified check or cashier's check), the execution of a bid bond will not be required. A Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the Contract Price, with a corporate surety approved by the City, will be required from the successful bidder as security for the faithful performance and the payment of all bids and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. Bids on contracts for construction or repair work in the formal bidding range must be accompanied by a bid bond or deposit in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the bid. Bid bonds shall be enclosed in a separate envelope and attached to the outside of the sealed bid package. This security is held by the City of Havelock to guarantee that the successful bidder will execute the contract and provide performance and payment bonds if required. If a bidder backs out of his or her bid or refuses to enter into a contract, the City of Havelock may retain the bid deposit or seek payment under the bid bond. Bids will be considered incomplete if not accompanied by a bid bond or deposit. The bids are good for 75 days after opening. The winning bidder will be issued a Notice To Proceed (NTP) along with a Purchase Order. The performance period is 90 calendar days from the NTP. Bidders are cautioned not to submit bids until the proposed requirements and specifications have been carefully examined. It will be considered that bidders will have satisfied themselves as to the accuracy of the specifications. No proposal will be considered unless prices are submitted for all items requested in any section. The City reserves the rightto change the amount of quantities. The names of certain brands or makes denote quality standard in the article desired, but do not restrict bidders to the specific brand, make or manufacturer named. They are meant to convey to prospective bidders the general style, type, character and quality of the article desired. The successful bidder on all construction contracts will be required to conduct the operation in accordance with all Federal, State, and Municipal health and safety rules, regulations and laws applicable to the operation. The successful bidder may be asked to provide the City with a copy of the company's safety plan prior to commencing work. For all projects over $30,000, a general contractor's license must be furnished to the City if applicable. Certificate to Transact Business in North Carolina: As a condition of contract award, each out-of-State Vendor that is a corporation, limited-liability company or limited-liability partnership shall have received, and shall maintain throughout the term of The Contract, a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in North Carolina from the North Carolina Secretary of State, as required by North Carolina law. A contract requiring only an isolated transaction completed within a period of six months, and not in the course of a number of repeated transactions of like nature, shall not be considered as transacting business in North Carolina and shall not require a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business. For questions in regards to the bid specifications, the City requires and only responds to questions submitted in writing and sent via email to: Bids@havelocknc.us. Questions must be received by 12:00 PM (EST) on Friday, October 21, 2022 and will be answered by 2:00 PM (EST) on Friday, October 28, 2022. The City of Havelock reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive irregularities and/or informalities in any proposal and make an award in any manner consistent with the law deemed in the best interest of the City

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.