N O T I C E TO B I D D E R S
Sealed proposals will be received by the Western Carolina University in Cullowhee NC, in the office of Western Carolina University Facilities Management Office at 2:00 PM June 17th, 2026 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the construction of
WCU - Camp Lab Water Plan
This project consists of but not limited to installing new water line connection & appurtenances, water meter & vault, fire line connection & appurtenances, and restoration of surfaces.
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Pre-Bid Meeting
An optional open pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on May 27th, 2026 at 10:00 AM onsite (69 E University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723). The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms.
Complete plans, specifications and contract documents are available electronically to interested parties. Interested parties should contact Civil Design Concepts, PA to request electronic copies.
Hard copies of Contract Docuements may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, Civil Design Concepts, P.A. located at 84 Coxe Avenue Suite 260, Asheville, NC by those qualified as prime bidders, upon deposit of one hundred fifty dollars ($ 150) in cash or certified check. The full plan deposit will be returned to those bidders provided all documents are returned in good, usable condition within ten (10) days after the bid date.
NOTE: The bidder shall include with the bid proposal the form Identification of Minority Business Participation identifying the minority business participation it will use on the project and shall include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. Forms and instructions are included within the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Failure to complete these forms is grounds for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2c Effective 1/1/2002.)
A goal of 10% for small or minority business participation has been established for this project and those qualified firms are encouraged to participate. In addition, Prime Contractor's are required to fulfill specific criteria as noted in the Contract Documents with regard to minority participation.
All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license as required under the state laws governing their respective trades.
General contractors are notified that Chapter 87, Article 1, General Statutes of North Carolina, will be observed in receiving and awarding general contracts. General contractors submitting bids on this project must have license classification for General Contractors.(set forth the license classification required by the NC General Contractors Licensing Board under G.S. 87-1)
NOTE--SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTS: Under GS 87-1, a contractor that superintends or manages construction of any building, highway, public utility, grading, structure or improvement shall be deemed a “general contractor” and shall be so licensed. Therefore a single prime project that involves other trades will require the single prime contractor to hold a proper General Contractors license. EXCEPT: On public buildings being bid single prime, where the total value of the general construction does not exceed 25% of the total construction value, contractors under GS87- Arts 2 and 4 (Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical) may bid and contract directly with the Owner as the SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTOR and may subcontract to other properly licensed trades. GS87-1.1- Rules .0210
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on some bank or trust company, insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, of an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal, or in lieu thereof a bidder may offer a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the bid executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law.
A performance bond and a payment bond will be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.
Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent (95%) of monthly estimates and final payment made upon completion and acceptance of work.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.
The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
Designer: Civil Design Concepts, P.A.
Owner: Western Carolina University
84 Coxe Ave. Suite 260, Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-5388
Michael T. Byers
Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance
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