Pines at Peach Road Apartments Public Road Installation/Extension. For the construction of the Pines at Peach Apartments Public Road Installation/Extension project. After Bids are opened, the Owner shall evaluate them in accordance with the methods and criteria set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner/City Council reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all Bids. Unless all Bids are rejected, Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance and the time specified in the Bid Form for the performance of the Contract. Requirements for pre-bid submittals of an "or-equal" are required within 10 days of the issuance of the Advertisement for Bids and in accordance with Section 00200, Instructions to Bidders. The Project consists generally of the following major items: The construction of one (1) two lane roadway to be built to the City of Raleigh standards and specifications. The proposed roadway will connect Fenwick Drive to Peach Road and will include the installation of one (1) potable water line from South Saunders Street to Peach Road. Associated stormwater, erosion control and sidewalk infrastructure are also included. Construction Journal, online; and NC Institute of Minority Economic Development (a.k.a. The Institute), online. Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained by emailing Ryan Fisher rfisher@bgeinc.com. With each request for Bidding Documents supply the following information: Company name, contact person, street address, phone number, and email address for Bidding point of contact; N. C. contractor's license with limitation and classification; indicate if the firm will be a Prime bidder, Supplier or Sub-Contractor. Bidders will be required to show evidence that they are licensed to perform the work in the Bidding Documents as required by North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 87 and the Instruction to Bidders. Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina Sections 143-128.2 and 143-131, and in accordance with City of Raleigh policy, Oppidan Investment Company encourages and provides equal opportunity for certified Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) businesses to participate in all aspects of their contracting and procurement programs to include Professional Services; Goods and Other Services; and Construction. The prime contractor will be required to identify participation of MWBE businesses in their Bid, and how that participation will be achieved.