DISTRICT 1 –ROWLAND ELDERLY SITE WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS STREET IMPROVEMENTS

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LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DISTRICT 1 –ROWLAND ELDERLY SITE

WATER & SEWER IMPORVEMENTS

STREET IMPROVENENTS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Office of the New Construction Manager for The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, 6984 N.C. Highway 711 W, Pembroke, North Carolina until 3:00, P.M. on Thursday the 12th day of November 2020 for the construction of the WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Bids will be opened and read aloud via LiveStream on our Website at LumbeeTribe.com at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 12th day of November 2020. In general, the work for this project involves the installation of water and sewer mains, streets and drainage for the NC Hwy. 130 site near Rowland, NC. This includes grading, drainage, paving, and installation of water and sewer mains.

Plans and Specifications are on file for inspection at The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s New Construction Manager’s Office in Pembroke, North Carolina, and Koonce, Noble & Associates, Inc. – Consulting Engineers in Lumberton, North Carolina. . Also, Plans and Specifications are available at ISQFT and Dodge Data & Analytics.

Plans and Project Specifications may be obtained from The Office of Koonce, Noble & Associates, Inc. located at 208 East 5th Street, Lumberton, N.C. 28359 at $200.00 per set by a non-refundable check. All checks should be made payable to Koonce, Noble & Associates, Inc. Partial Plans and Specifications will not be distributed to any particular party. Any unsuccessful BIDDER , upon returning the contract documents within ten days of the bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded $100.00 Additional Plans and Specifications may be obtained from Koonce, Noble & Associates Inc. at $200.00 per set by a non-refundable check. Contractor must purchase a complete set of plans and specifications from the engineer to be used in placing a bid for the project.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on the construction site on Thursday, the 29th day of October, 2020 at 2:00 P.M.

Attendance at this Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory, but all potential Bidders are encouraged to attend.

After the award of the Contract, a Pre-Construction Conference will be held at the construction site at a day and time established by The Lumbee Tribe.

Consideration will be given only to Bids from Contractors who submit evidence showing that they are licensed under Article 1, Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statues, “An Act to Regulate the Practice of General Contracting”, ratified by the General Assembly of North Carolina on March 23, 1937, when such Act is adhered to during the Bidding and Construction Phases of this Project. Contractor must submit (2) sealed envelopes (1) containing Bid Form labeled “Bid for Construction of Water & Sewer Improvements, Street Improvements” and (1) containing Contractor Requirements Labeled “Contractor Requirements”. In the upper left hand corner of each envelope the name of the Bidder, mailing address, and the Bidder’s North Carolina State License Number will be shown. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed to The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, New Construction Manager, 6984 N.C. Highway 711 W, P.O. Box 2709, Pembroke, North Carolina 28372.

The envelope labeled “Contractor Requirements” shall contain the following items:

Proof of General Liability Insurance Coverage of $2,000,000.00/Workers Comp $1,000,000.00

Provide North Carolina Contractor License (Proper Classification) Number

Surety Bid Bond, certified check or letter of irrevocable credit specified for this particular job equivalent to 5%of the bid price

Statement identifying business as Indian owned and operated if applicable

A list of sub-contractors and material suppliers

A firm fixed price contract award will be made in writing to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with

24 CFR 200.320 (c) (IV)

Bids will be opened and read aloud via LiveStream on our Website at LumbeeTribe.com. At the time of the Opening, The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to waive minor variances or irregularities. After Bids are opened, they will be evaluated in accordance with the methods and criteria set forth in the Bidding Documents. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within 60 days after the opening.

As required by 24 CFR 1000.52, The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will give preference to qualified tribal and/or Indian-owned economic enterprises or organizations. Indian Preference is defined in 24 CFR 1000.52. Any questions regarding Indian Preference should be directed to Mr. Dave McGirt of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina at 910-521-7861.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive informalities.

By order of:

Mr. Bradley S. Locklear – Housing Director

6984 N.C. Hwy. 711W

Pembroke, N.C. 28372

Telephone: (910) 522-2187