ITB Cub Creek Phase 3 Stream Restoration

The Town of Wilkesboro is soliciting sealed bids for the Cub Creek Phase 3 Stream Restoration project, which involves restoring approximately 3,840 linear feet of the creek to its confluence with the Yadkin River. Located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, the project aims to mitigate recurrent flooding affecting the Cub Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and adjacent lands. This initiative is federally funded through the American Rescue Plan Act via the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program and administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. All project requirements, reports, and payments must be finalized by May 21, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on price, responsiveness to specifications, financial stability, and past performance on similar projects. Bidders must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 28, 2026, and a final deadline of October 19, 2026. Key requirements include a 10 percent minority business participation goal, compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, and adherence to the Build America Buy America Act for domestic materials. The successful contractor must provide a performance bond for 100 percent of the contract amount and maintain rigorous safety and environmental standards, including quarterly visual monitoring of stabilization for the first year.