CityNC
Posted
Nov 10, 2026
Dec 14, 2026
REBID 1 RFB Electric 9608 27-01
CITY OF NEW BERN REQUEST FOR BID - RE-BID RFB Electric 9608 27-01 Trent River Boring Project The City of New Bern is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Trent River Boring Project. The work generally consists of horizontal directional drilling and installation of one HDPE pipe beneath the Trent River in accordance with the plans, specifications, and requirements contained in the Request for Bid. Procurement Schedule Advertisement / Posting Date: November 10, 2026 Deadline for Questions: November 24, 2026 - 5:00 PM Responses Issued by Addendum: November 30, 2026 - 5:00 PM Bid Submission Due: December 14, 2026 - 4:00 PM Public Bid Opening and Tabulation: December 14, 2026 - 4:00 PM Additional Information New Bern River Crossing Trent River Plan Profile Trent River Crossing Overview New Bern Cable Pulling Calculations Original Bid Addendum 1 Bid Submission Sealed bids must be received no later than 4:00 PM on December 14, 2026, at: City of New Bern Purchasing Department 606 Fort Totten Drive, 2nd Floor New Bern, NC 28560 Labeled REBID 1 RFB Electric 9608 27-01 - Trent River Boring Project Bids received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and tabulated immediately following the submission deadline at the location stated above. Bid Requirements Bidders shall comply with all requirements contained in the RFB, including applicable North Carolina contractor licensing requirements. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total bid amount in an acceptable form as specified in the solicitation. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price and comply with all insurance, licensing, and other contractual requirements contained in the RFB. The anticipated Contract Time is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractor Experience Bidders must demonstrate the experience and capability required by the solicitation, including successful completion of comparable horizontal directional drilling/boring projects and experience with a substantial water crossing or comparable subsurface boring condition. Questions Questions concerning the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Josh Poston, T & D Manager - Electric Utilities, by 5:00 PM on November 24, 2026, in accordance with the instructions contained in the RFB. Email: PostonJ@newbernnc.gov Responses or modifications to the solicitation will be issued by written addendum. Bidders are responsible for reviewing and acknowledging all addenda before submitting a bid. Solicitation Documents The complete REBID 1 RFB Electric 9608 27-01 - Trent River Boring Project, including the Bid Form, drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and exhibits, is available through the City of New Bern's bid opportunities webpage. Bidders are responsible for reviewing the complete solicitation package and all issued addenda before submitting a bid. The City of New Bern reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities to the extent permitted by law, and cancel or readvertise the solicitation when determined to be in the City's best interest and permitted by applicable law.
