In accordance with NCGS 143-129, sealed bids addressed to Lena Butler, Purchasing Supervisor, New Hanover County Finance Office, 230 Government Center Drive, Su...

READVERTISEMENT NEW HANOVER COUNTY REQUEST FOR BIDS HANOVER PINES NATURE PARK RFB # 22-0625 In accordance with NCGS 143-129, sealed bids addressed to Lena Butler, Purchasing Supervisor, New Hanover County Finance Office, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 165, Wilmington, NC 28403 and marked “RFB # 22-0625 HANOVER PINES NATURE PARK” were received at 3:00 P.M. EST, Thursday, July 28, 2022. At that time, only one bid was received. NCGS 143-132(a) provides that at least three competitive bids must be received from “reputable and qualified contractors regularly engaged in their respective line of endeavor.” Therefore, “RFB # 22-0625 HANOVER PINES NATURE PARK” is being readvertised. Sealed bids addressed to Lena Butler, Purchasing Supervisor, New Hanover County Finance Office, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 165, Wilmington, NC 28403 and marked “RFB # 22-0625 HANOVER PINES NATURE PARK” will be received at 3:30 P.M. EST, Thursday, August 11, 2022. Bids will be opened at 3:30 pm on

Thursday, August 11, 2022, New Hanover County Government Center Finance Conference Room 500 located at 230 Government Center, Suite 165, Wilmington, NC 28403. Instructions for submitting Bids and complete requirements and information may be obtained by visiting the County’s website: https://finance.nhcgov.com/purchasing- solicitation/open-and-closed-bids/ . Bids will be received for a Single Prime Contract. Bidders must be properly licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statues. All prime bidders on this project must be pre-qualified in accordance with New Hanover County’s Pre-qualification Ordinance. Pre-qualification applications may be obtained at the County Legal Department, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 155, Wilmington, NC 28403 or by visiting the County’s website at http://legalinsurance.nhcgov.com/contractors-approved-for-bidding/ or emailing Renee Chesnut at rchesnut@nhcgov.com. Bidding Documents may be accessed on the County’s website at https://finance.nhcgov.com/purchasing-solicitation/open-and-closed-bids/. https://finance.nhcgov.com/purchasing-solicitation/open-and-closed-bids/ https://finance.nhcgov.com/purchasing-solicitation/open-and-closed-bids/ http://legalinsurance.nhcgov.com/contractors-approved-for-bidding/ mailto:rchesnut@nhcgov.com https://finance.nhcgov.com/purchasing-solicitation/open-and-closed-bids/ Page 2 of 2 A Bid Bond Equal to 5% of the bid price is required by all bidders. The successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment bonds equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bids may be withdrawn by bidders prior to the time set for official opening. After time has been called, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the time and date of opening except as provided by 143-129.1. The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined in the bid specifications, to subcontract 10% of the dollar value of the single prime contract to businesses owned and controlled by minorities. The County reserves the right to waive any informalities, to reject any or all bids, and to accept that Bid or Bids which is in the best interest of the County. Released: Tuesday, August 2, 2022