A deposit is required with the submission of the bid. When a deposit is required, the bidder must submit with the bid cash or a certified check, drawn on a bank or trust company authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina, payable to Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, in an amount at least equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that a contract will be entered into and that satisfactory performance and payment bonds will be executed. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a construction performance bond and a construction payment bond as security in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount for the faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. This is a SRF funded project. Project award is contingent upon approval from the state agency. Each bidder must show evidence that it is licensed as a contractor under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The bidder must have the following NC General Contractor's license to be qualified to perform the work associated with this bid. Prospective bidders must register and obtain an official set of the relevant contract documents from Teresa McPherson (Bid Manager). To register and obtain bid documents, prospective bidders will be required to email the Bid Manager at bids@cfpua.org and provide contact information. A OneDrive file share link containing an official set of relevant bid documents for download will then be provided to prospective bidder via email. If you send an email to bids@cfpua.org and do not receive a response with two (2) business days, please call 910-332-6472 or 910-332-6651. Bids received from bidders who cannot prove registration at time bids are due will not be opened or considered. Northern Regional Pump Stations and Force Mains Phase A All inquiries concerning this bid shall be directed to CFPUA Purchasing Division by e-mail to bids@cfpua.org This project is receiving ARPA funding and NC MBE/WBE participation goal is 10% (combined).