Summerfield Water System Improvements Elevated Storage Tank

The Town of Summerfield, North Carolina, is seeking a contractor to design and construct a fire flow system comprising a 150,000-gallon elevated storage tank and a supply well with a minimum yield of 200 gallons per minute, capable of sustaining a 1,000-gallon-per-minute flow for two hours. The project must be substantially complete and ready for operation by December 31, 2026, with final payment eligibility occurring 60 days after substantial completion, reflecting the town’s urgent need to meet funding deadlines. The solicitation, numbered 1057SMF24162 and posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, is being managed under NAICS code 237110 and is open to all qualified respondents without set-aside provisions. The award will be made to the lowest responsible offeror, with consideration potentially given to the bid amount and proposed completion timeline through a cost-time evaluation framework, though no formal weighting or scoring criteria are specified. All proposals must include a bid form, bid bond, non-collusion certification, and a qualifications statement with narrative limits of two pages for project experience and four pages for key personnel qualifications. The scope includes mobilization, installation of the elevated storage tank and well, and full integration with existing infrastructure under compliance with NFPA 70, AWWA, ANSI/NSF 61, and other applicable standards. Attachment requirements for payment applications include earned value tracking, material valuation, set-off summaries, and retainage calculations, all submitted in PDF format. Packaging and labeling must adhere to strict durability and visibility standards using approved manufacturers such as Brady and Panduit, with all equipment clearly marked for electrical safety and high-voltage hazards. There are no alternates permitted, and while the base bid line items lack unit pricing, the total contract value is stated as $100,000 based solely on two $50,000 allowances for underground fuel storage tank removal, though this does not reflect the full scope of construction. The contractor must designate key personnel including a project superintendent and safety manager, comply with all inspection criteria at the project site, and ensure materials are protected from environmental damage. Payment will be processed within 30 days of valid application, though remittance details are not provided. The contract will not be awarded to any entity disqualified or defaulted on a