The City of Jacksonville is requesting BIDS for FY24/FY25 Fiber Installation located in Jacksonville, North Carolina:
Description: This project consists of, but is not limited to, the aerial and underground installation of fiber to increase capacity and add new connections to key City and County assets throughout the City of Jacksonville and Onslow County (see scope of work for project locations) with the placement of multiple pull boxes and additional equipment to make the project whole.
All bids are to be returned to Teri Dane by 2:00 PM EST on October 4, 2022 at the Transportation Services Department at Jacksonville Station located at 1300 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540. There will not be a public bid opening.
The responsibility for submitting bids (including all documents requested herein) is solely and strictly that of the bidder. The CITY is not responsible for delays in the delivery of the mail or delays caused by any other occurrence. Bids received after the time for closing will not be considered.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined and/or obtained at the Engineering Division at Jacksonville City Hall located at 815 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Persons requesting shipment of documents shall bear the additional, non-refundable cost of shipment.
The City of Jacksonville will conduct a Pre-Bid meeting at 10:00 AM EST_, on September 17, 2024 in Jacksonville Station, 1300 N Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC, followed by a site visit, if requested.
The Jacksonville City Council reserves the right to waive any informalities, to reject any or all bids, and to accept that Bid or Bids which appear to be in the Owner's best interest.
NO WEAPONS: There shall be no weapons or guns allowed on City property or private propertyyou are contracted to work at or on.
BID BOND: Each Bidder must deposit a five (5%) percent Bid Security with his/her Bid.
LICENSURE: BIDDERS must be properly licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and encourages participation by small-, minority-, and female-owned firms. Bidders must make positive efforts to use Small or Minority Business enterprises. All qualified Small and Minority businesses are welcome to submit a bid.
MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION: The CITY has established a verifiable goal of ten percent (10%) for minority participation on City building construction and repair projects. In order to foster participation by minority businesses to conduct business with the City and in accordance with NCGS 143-131(b) and Resolution 1994-08, the City of Jacksonville will solicit minority participation in all construction related contracts. Bidders shall undertake good faith efforts to recruit minority business participation on this project. The minority business must be registered with the North Carolina State Department of Administration, Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses. BIDDER must complete and submit either Affidavit A or B with their Bid proposal.
BONDS: The successful Bidder, upon award of contract, shall furnish a Payment Bond for 100% of the project price; and a Performance Bond for 100% of the project price. A Surety licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina must issue the Payment Bond and the Performance Bond. The Bonds will be executed by the signing of a Power of Attorney by the Surety and will list the Resident North Carolina Agent.
CONTROLLING LAW: Any agreement, contract, or purchase order resulting from this invitation, request for bid, quote, or request for proposal shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina.
If you have any questions, or if you would like the complete bid document, please contact TERI DANE, PROJECT MANAGER, City of Jacksonville, Email: tdane@jacksonvillenc.gov at (910) 938-5997 or TDD (910) 455-8852.
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