Phase 2 - Area 4 Construction: Includes construction of an approximately 7.8 acre lateral expansion of a Subtitle D landfill unit complete with liner, leachate collection/transmission systems, stormwater separation system, pumps/electrical controls, earthwork, drainage, and erosion and sedimentation control measures. Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified check or a Bid Bond by an acceptable surety company of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Base Bid, made payable to the Owner, as a Bid guarantee. A Performance and Payment Bond will be required for the successful Bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Contract, payment of all persons supplying labor or furnishing materials, and payment of all liabilities incurred in connection with the Work under this Contract. Each Bidder must be appropriately licensed as a General Contractor in compliance with NCGS 87. No Bidder may withdraw their Bid within 60 days after the date of Bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and any part of a Bid and to waive formalities and technicalities in the bidding procedure. Due to the nature of this project, only Bids from Bidders with demonstrated past experience with similar projects will be accepted. This experience shall include at least one completed landfill project with similar liner/leachate system completed since 2013 which incorporates the use of similar geosynthetic materials and/or soil liners and that demonstrate experience by key personnel (Project Manager/Site Superintendent) to be assigned to this project. Small, minority, and women's businesses and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to participate. Bidders shall make positive efforts to use small and minority-owned businesses and comply with NCGS 143-128. Each request for Contract Documents must be accompanied by a check made payable to "Smith Gardner, Inc." If sets are to be shipped, a non-refundable, fifty dollar ($50) shipping and handling charge will be required. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Contract Documents, including any Addendums, obtained from online. Contact Person: Dwayne Childress, Director of Support Services dwayne.childress@davidsoncountync.gov or Charlie Brushwood, Director of Integrated Solid Waste charlie.brushwood@davidsoncountync.gov or Pieter Scheer, Senior Engineer pieter@smithgardnerinc.com Fee: 5% of base bid Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Question Deadline 09/13/2024 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documentsshall be submitted in writing to: Smith Gardner, Inc. 14 N. Boylan Avenue Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Attn.: Pieter K. Scheer, P.E. Fax Number: (919) 828-3899 Phone Number: (919) 828-0577 Email: pieter@smithgardnerinc.com