Invitation to RE-Bid Installation of Directional Drilled Conduit in Durham, N

The City of Durham Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the installation and removal of conduit via directional drilling at various locations in Durham, North Carolina. This project, identified as solicitation 1905, requires the contractor to provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including the installation of 1,600 linear feet of 2-inch directional drill, tracer wire, and 12 standard size junction boxes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a mandatory minimum Underutilized Business Enterprise participation goal of 11 percent. Bids must be submitted in a sealed physical envelope to the City Hall Plaza by 2:30 PM on October 9, 2024. The project has a completion timeframe of 365 calendar days, with liquidated damages set at 500 dollars per day for delays. Contractors must hold a valid North Carolina electrical license and ensure personnel possess IMSA Level II and Work Zone Safety certifications. Work is restricted to daylight hours on weekdays, with strict prohibitions on lane closures during morning and evening peak traffic hours. All installations must adhere to 2024 NCDOT Standard Specifications and MUTCD standards. Final acceptance is contingent upon a one-year observation period and a successful inspection by the City Engineer. Payment is processed monthly based on completed work and a submitted schedule of values.