Freedom Park Pond Sediment Removal and Site Restoration (REBID)

The contract involves Mecklenburg County Asset and Facility Management soliciting sealed bids for the sediment removal and site restoration at Freedom Park Pond, with bids due by 2:00 pm EST on September 30, 2025. The project scope includes mechanical or hydraulic dredging to extract accumulated sediment from the pond, followed by repair of any damage caused during construction to surrounding infrastructure such as asphalt trails, sidewalks, curbs, and masonry or concrete walls. Bidders are required to submit bonds for bid, performance, and payment/material, and must adhere to North Carolina laws, licensing regulations, and MWBE provisions, ensuring compliance with local and state legal standards. Electronic plans and specifications are available from LJB Engineering, and the county retains rights to waive technicalities or reject proposals. The procurement is structured as a single prime, unit cost sealed bid process, with the award likely based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, as no explicit evaluation criteria or rating factors are detailed. The bid submission must be physically sealed and delivered to the designated location at the Valerie C. Woodard Center in Charlotte, NC. The contract emphasizes adherence to legal and regulatory standards, MWBE participation, and the repair of any damages caused during the project. While detailed project timelines, inspection procedures, and specific cost breakdowns are not included in the available documentation, the project’s primary deliverables focus on sediment removal, infrastructure repair, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.