PROJECT MANUAL
FOR
WESTWOOD CEMETERY SITE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NUMBER:
SW-2026-02
TOWN OF CARRBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
BID ADVERTISEMENT DATE: Monday, March 16, 2026
2024 NCDOT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
v.180329
Project #: XX-XXXX
Project Name: Westwood Cemetery Site Improvements
Division 00 - Procurement &Contracting Requirements
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMNTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 1
00 10 00 – INVITATION TO BID ....................................................................................................................... 1
00 20 00 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ....................................................................................................... 1
ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................................................1
ARTICLE 2: BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS.................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Contractor’s Licenses .................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Bidder Qualifications..................................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work .............................................................................................2
ARTICLE 3: BIDDING PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................................................................2
3.1 The Project Manual ....................................................................................................................................................2
3.2 Addenda......................................................................................................................................................................2
3.3 Bid Form......................................................................................................................................................................2
3.4 Forms, Certifications, and Execution of Bid..............................................................................................................2
3.5 Sales and Use Tax .......................................................................................................................................................2
3.6 Submission of Bids .....................................................................................................................................................2
ARTICLE 4: BID AWARDS AND REJECTIONS..............................................................................................................................3
4.1 Bid Opening ................................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.2 Rejection of Bids and Disqualification of Bidders.....................................................................................................3
4.3 Award and Execution of Contract .............................................................................................................................3
ARTICLE 5: POST-AWARD ..........................................................................................................................................................3
5.1 Bonds and Insurance..................................................................................................................................................3
5.2 Pre-Construction Conference ....................................................................................................................................3
5.3 Notice to Proceed.......................................................................................................................................................3
ARTICLE 6: OUTREACH PLAN AND GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF MINORITY BUSINESSES....................4
6.1 Intent ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
6.2 Definitions....................................................................................................................................................................4
6.3 Participation Strategies................................................................................................................................................5
6.4 Designer .......................................................................................................................................................................5
6.5 Prime Contractor(s), CM at Risk and Their First-Tier Subcontractors ..........................................................................6
6.6 Minority Business Responsibilities...............................................................................................................................7
6.7 Minimum M/WBE Compliance Requirements.............................................................................................................7
6.8 Dispute Resolution Procedures....................................................................................................................................8
00 30 00 – BID FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS ................................................................................................ 1
ITEMIZED BID .............................................................................................................................................................................1
EXECUTION OF BID ....................................................................................................................................................................2
M/WBE PARTICIPATION ON BASE BID ........................................................................................................................................3
M/WBE GOOD FAITH EFFORT QUESTIONNAIRE .........................................................................................................................4
00 40 00 – ACCEPTANCE BY TOWN ................................................................................................................ 1
00 50 00 – PROJECT FORMS .............................................................................................................................. 2
NON-FEDERAL FUNDS STANDARD SERVICE CONTRACT..............................................................................................................4
CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIM ................................................................................................8
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
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Project #: XX-XXXX
Project Name: Westwood Cemetery Site Improvements
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STATE / COUNTY SALES / USE TAX STATEMENT......................................................................................................................9
00 60 00 – STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................. 1
ARTICLE 1: NCDOT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................1
1.1 NCDOT Standard Specifications ..................................................................................................................................1
1.2 NCDOT Standard Special Provisions ...........................................................................................................................2
ARTICLE 2: TOWN STANDARD PROVISIONS.............................................................................................................................3
2.1 Construction Documents ............................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Notice to Proceed .......................................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Completion Time ........................................................................................................................................................3
2.4 Liquidated Damages ...................................................................................................................................................3
2.5 Project Variability .......................................................................................................................................................3
2.6 Existing Utilities...........................................................................................................................................................3
2.7 Pre-Construction and Weekly Meetings.....................................................................................................................4
2.8 Construction Schedule................................................................................................................................................4
2.9 Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades......................................................................................................................4
2.10Maintenance of the Project........................................................................................................................................5
2.11Storage of Materials and Equipment..........................................................................................................................5
2.12 Subletting....................................................................................................................................................................5
2.13Quantity Tickets..........................................................................................................................................................5
2.14Periodic Payments ......................................................................................................................................................6
2.15Final Payment .............................................................................................................................................................6
2.16Sales and Use Tax .......................................................................................................................................................6
2.17 Allowances ..................................................................................................................................................................7
2.18E-Verify .......................................................................................................................................................................7
2.19Iran Divestment Act....................................................................................................................................................7
2.20 Indemnification...........................................................................................................................................................8
2.21 Guarantee ...................................................................................................................................................................1
2.22Insurance Requirements.............................................................................................................................................1
2.23Holiday Work Restrictions ..........................................................................................................................................2
2.24Termination ................................................................................................................................................................2
2.25Inspection of Work .....................................................................................................................................................3
2.26Construction Activity Control and Cleanup ................................................................................................................3
2.27Additional Work (NCDOT Section 101-3)....................................................................................................................3
2.28Surface Water Quality Protection...............................................................................................................................3
2.29Permits and Approvals................................................................................................................................................4
00 70 00 – PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................................. 5
ARTICLE 1: INCIDENTALS ...........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Mobilization................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Construction Survey ...................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Workdays and Hours of Operation .............................................................................................................................7
ARTICLE 2: EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ..........................................................................................................7
2.1 Site Sediment and Erosion Control .............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Silt Sock Barrier...........................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Sodding .......................................................................................................................................................................9
ARTICLE 3: EARTHWORK ...........................................................................................................................................................11
4.1 Excavation.................................................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Soil Media .................................................................................................................................................................14
4.3 Removal of Existing Pavement .................................................................................................................................14
ARTICLE 6: SITE..........................................................................................................................................................................15
6.1 Tree Removal............................................................................................................................................................15
6.2 Rain Garden ..............................................................................................................................................................16
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Project Name: Westwood Cemetery Site Improvements
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6.3 Recycled Asphalt Pavement Base .............................................................................................................................16
00 90 00 – ADDENDA ........................................................................................................................................... 1
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
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00 10 00 – INVITATION TO BID
The Town of Carrboro (hereinafter the “Town”) will receive electronic bids for the following Project:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
Westwood Cemetery Drainage Improvements
SW-2026-02
BID DUE DATE AND TIME:
Friday, April 3, 2026, at 3:00PM
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This project consists of grading, installation of a rain garden, removal of trees, and
removal and installation of asphalt pavement
Bidders shall submit bids on a not to exceed basis and the contract shall be awarded on this basis.
Bidding documents may be obtained at: https://townofcarrboro.org/bids.aspx from the Town’s website. A printed
copy of one (1) Project Manual is available at the following address:
Public Works Department
100 N Greensboro St
Carrboro, NC 27510
Contact: Mike Johnson
Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina state law to perform the work.
Bidders must complete minority participation form or Good Faith Effort Questionnaire as detailed in Section 00 20
00 Article 6.
Bids shall be submitted via email to the following:
Mike Johnson, Capital Projects Manager—mjohnson@carrboronc.gov
CC: Kevin Belanger, Public Works Director—kbelanger@carrboronc.gov
For information regarding this Invitation to Bid, contact:
Mike Johnson, Capital Projects Manager
Phone: (919) 918-7424
Email: mjohnson@carrboronc.gov
Website: https://townofcarrboro.org/bids.aspx
Please submit questions or inquiries by Wednesday, March 25, at 3:00 pm. Questions or inquiries past this
deadline may not be addressed by the Town prior to the Bid Due Date.
The Town of Carrboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids as it may deem to be in its best interest.
INVITATION TO BID
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.