Henderson County Government
ITB: Hoopers Creek and Clear Creek Streambank
Stabilization and Debris Removal
Date of Issue: 02/11/2026
Bid Due Date: 02/24/2026 by 5:00PM EST
Mandatory Pre-Bid
Location: 61 Triple Springs Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Date: 02/17/2026
Time: 10:00 AM EST
Direct all inquiries concerning this ITB to:
Doug Guffey
Purchasing Agent
Phone: 828-694-5023
Email: hcpurchasing@hendersoncountync.gov
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BID FORM
GENERAL
Pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina informal bids, subject to the conditions and
specifications herein, are invited for Hoopers Creek and Clear Creek bank stabilization and debris
removal. Bids may be submitted via email to hcpurchasing@hendersoncountync.gov or via mail to
the Henderson County Finance Department, 113 N Main St, Hendersonville N.C. 28792. Bids will be
due on 02/24/2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
PRICING
The bidder has carefully examined the annexed form of specifications and instructions to bidders and
hereby declares that they will furnish the construction services called for in the manner prescribed
in the specifications and instructions to bidders for the following price:
Base Bid – Debris Removal
Bid Alternate 1: Hoopers Creek- Bank Stabilization
The base bid and alternate prices shall be inclusive of all applicable fees, permits, and taxes.
OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE
Henderson County seeks offers for the construction services described in this solicitation. The County’s
acceptance of any offer must be demonstrated by execution of the acceptance found below. Acceptance
shall create a contract having an order of precedence as follows: In cases of conflict between documents
comprising the contract, the order of precedence shall be (1) special terms and conditions specific to this
ITB/RFQ, (2) specifications and requitements under the Instruction to Bidders, (3) Hendeson County Terms
and Conditions of this ITB/RFQ, and (4) the agreed portions of the awarded Vendor’s offer. No contract
shall be binding on the County until an encumbrance of funds and preaudit has been made for payment
of the sums due under the contract.
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Invitation for Bid / Request for Quote, and subject to all the conditions herein, the
undersigned offers and agrees to furnish any or all services or goods upon which prices are offered, at the
price(s) offered herein, within the time specified herein. By executing this offer, I certify that this offer is
submitted competitively and without collusion.
Failure to execute/sign offer prior to submittal shall render offer invalid. Late offers are not acceptable.
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OFFEROR:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE & ZIP:
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
DATE:
P.O. BOX:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ZIP:
TOLL FREE TEL. NO
FAX NUMBER:
E-MAIL:
Offer valid for ninety (90), days from date of offer opening unless otherwise stated here: __________days.
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER
If any or all parts of this ITB/RFQ are accepted, an authorized representative of Hendeson County shall
affix their signature hereto. A copy of this acceptance will be forwarded to the successful vendor(s).
FOR COUNTY USE ONLY
Offer accepted and contract awarded pursuant to Purchase or Contract Order number _________ this
______ day of _____________________, 20____, as indicated on attached certification,
by _____________________________________________ (Authorized representative of Henderson
County).
This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget &
Fiscal Control Act. N.C.G.S. 159-28(a).
Henderson County Finance Director
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Bidders Checklist
☐ Be aware of the bid opening date and time as indicated on the first page of this bid.
☐ All signatures must be by a company officer or agent who is authorized to enter into and sign bid
documents.
☐ Have you read and understood the “Terms and Conditions” and the “Instructions to Bidders” for
submitting a bid?
☐ Have you read and do you completely understand all the specifications of this bid?
☐ Have you submitted the requested number of copies of your bid and included all the requested
literature and specifications?
☐ If an addendum to the specifications was issued, has it been signed and returned with this bid?
☐ Have you included a Certificate of Insurance with minimum limits provided herein naming
Henderson County as additionally insured?
☐ Have you included a copy of your general contractor licensure or general contractors number?
☐ Have you enclosed statements explaining any exceptions made to the specifications?
☐ Have you included executed copies of the attachments?
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Section 1: Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide general and specific information for Hoopers Creek and Clear
Creek streambank stabilization and debris removal. All bids and contracts are governed by Henderson
County policy and Section 143-131 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Section 2: Bid Schedule
Listed below are the dates and times by which stated actions must be taken or completed. The County
may determine, in its sole discretion, that it is necessary to change any of these dates and times. Should
changes be required, proper notice will be provided to potential bidders. All listed times are Eastern
standard times.
Action
Bid issued
Mandatory Pre-Bid
Deadline for Questions
County Responses
Bids Due
Time
5:00 PM
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Date
02/11/2026
02/17/2026
02/19/2026
02/20/2026
02/24/2026
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING will be held at the Soil and Water Office, 61 Triple Springs Rd,
Hendersonville NC 28792 at the time indicated above. Please meet at 61 Triple Springs Rd,
Hendersonville NC 28792 at 10:00 AM. Then all will travel as a group to three locations in Henderson
County. If your company does not attend the pre-bid meeting or is not present for the duration of the
meeting your bid will not be considered as responsive.
Section 3: Bid Contact
Any and all questions, concerns, request for additional information, and alternate product
considerations shall be directed to the Henderson County Finance Department to the attention of the
Purchasing Agent:
Doug Guffey
hcpurchasing@hendersoncountync.gov
Section 4: Bidder Questions
The County is not liable for interpretations/misinterpretations or other errors, or omissions made by the
Bidder in responding to this bid. The Bidder shall examine this bid to determine if the County’s
requirements and terms and conditions are clearly stated. If, after examination of the various
requirements and terms and conditions of this bid, the Bidder believes there are any requirements or
terms and conditions which remain unclear or which restrict competition, the Bidder may request, in
writing, that the County clarify the requirement(s) and terms(s) and condition(s) specified by the Bidder.
The Bidder must provide the Section(s), Subsection(s), Paragraph(s), and page number(s) that identify
the requirements or conditions questioned by the Bidder.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.