System-wide Gravity Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Phase 7

The contract involves a comprehensive sewer rehabilitation project for the City of Winston-Salem, focusing on the systematic repair and upgrade of approximately 85 sections of gravity sewer pipes and associated manholes throughout the city's system. The scope encompasses multiple rehabilitation techniques, including open cut pipe replacement, cured-in-place pipe lining, pipe bursting, and the rehabilitation or replacement of service laterals, along with restoring ground and roadway surfaces affected by construction activities. Traffic control measures are also a key component to ensure safety and minimal disruption during construction. The project aims to improve the integrity and functionality of the sanitary sewer infrastructure, ensuring long-term service reliability. Bids for the project are due by October 14, 2025, with plans and specifications available from HDR Engineering starting September 22, 2025, for a fee. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with licensing requirements under North Carolina statutes and mandates adherence to the City’s Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 2, 2025, to clarify project details and bidding procedures. The contract size is estimated to range between five and fifteen million dollars, reflecting the project's extensive scope and complexity. The City of Winston-Salem retains the right to reject any or all bids and to accept proposals in whole or part, ensuring competitive and fair procurement processes.