Bailey Drive Gateway Site Improvements: Pavilion, Boardwalk, Trails, and Site Features Installation

The Bailey Drive Gateway project involves the design and construction of a 13.83-acre site at Walnut Creek Wetland Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, featuring infrastructure elements such as sidewalks, precast boardwalks, masonry and concrete walls, an open-air pavilion with storage, a restoration overlook deck, planting, natural surface trails (as an alternative), interpretive signage, and artwork installation. The scope emphasizes enhancing park access and visitor experience while incorporating habitat restoration and stormwater management. The project is managed by the City of Raleigh’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department, with a bid solicitation issued on October 17, 2025, and bids due by November 17, 2025. Bidders must submit sealed proposals, accompanied by a bid security of 5%, and demonstrate proper licensing per North Carolina law. The procurement encourages participation from certified Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), aiming for at least 15% MWBE subcontracting on eligible projects. The contract is primarily governed by North Carolina statutes and City policies, with no explicit federal FAR clauses incorporated. The evaluation process will select the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on criteria including price, quality, performance, and adherence to schedule, with the City reserving the right to reject any bids or waive informalities. Bidding documents, including plans, specifications, and bid forms, are available electronically or as hard copies for a fee, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The project timeline, detailed performance periods, and delivery schedules are not explicitly specified in the available documents, but the bidding process and administrative procedures are clearly outlined. Overall, the project emphasizes compliance with licensing, MWBE participation, and responsible bidding practices, with detailed technical and contractual requirements contained within the full set of bidding documents and project manuals.