Deck Hill Water Tank Replacement and Associated Site Improvements

The contract involves the comprehensive replacement of the existing 0.5 million-gallon concrete water tank at Deck Hill in Boone, North Carolina, with a new pre-stressed concrete tank. The scope includes demolition of the current tank, installation of the new structure, erosion control measures, stormwater improvements, installation of new valves and piping, and surface restoration. The project is funded by the Community Development Block Grant program, necessitating strict adherence to federal requirements such as nondiscrimination, prevailing wage laws under the Davis-Bacon Act, environmental regulations, and Section 3 employment and contracting provisions. Bidders must be licensed under North Carolina law, registered in SAM.gov, and not debarred, with bid bonds of 5% and performance/payment bonds of 100% of the contract value required. The project schedule sets bid submission by September 9, 2025, with a virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for August 21, 2025, and work to be performed at the designated site in Boone. The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages participation from small, minority, women, veteran, and HUB businesses. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering bid price, quality, performance, and schedule, with the Town reserving the right to reject any or all bids. No explicit FAR clauses, detailed inspection or acceptance procedures, or specific packaging and shipping requirements are included in the available documentation. Bids must be submitted sealed at the Town of Boone Public Works office, with no mention of electronic submission options. The contract documents incorporate numerous federal and state regulations, bonding, licensing, and equal opportunity provisions, but do not specify particular forms or detailed technical standards beyond the project scope and regulatory compliance.