RE-BID for Boviet Substation Foundations

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RE-BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville
Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27834 until 2:00 PM
(EDT) on May 5, 2026, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing
of Boviet Substation Foundations.
Instructions for submitting bids and complete specifications will be available in the Office
of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville,
North Carolina during regular office hours, which are 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday through Friday.
Greenville Utilities Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Late bids will
not be considered.

SECTION I
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORMAL BIDS
RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF APPARATUS, SUPPLIES,
MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT
1.0 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids, subject to the conditions made a part hereof, will be received in the Office of the
Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North
Carolina 27834 until 2:00 PM (EDT) on May 5, 2026, the day of opening. Bids submitted in a
fax or e-mail in response to this Invitation for Bids will not be acceptable. Late Bids will
not be considered.
2.0 STANDARD FORMS REQUIRED
Each bidder must submit a proposal on the enclosed bid forms. The bid must be signed by
an authorized official of the firm. Return only the attached Proposal Form. Do not return
the Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders or Specifications.
3.0 PREPARATION OF BID
Bids must be in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the outside with the name of the bid and
the bid opening date and time. Bid shall be addressed to the Procurement Manager,
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION, P. O. BOX 1847, 401 S. GREENE STREET,
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27835-1847.
4.0 TIME FOR OPENING BIDS
Bids will be opened promptly and read at the hour and on the date set forth in the advertisement
in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Main Office, 401 S. Greene Street,
Greenville, North Carolina. Bidders or their authorized agents are invited to be present.
5.0 DEPOSIT
A deposit is required for this bid.
6.0 NC SALES TAX
Do not include NC sales taxes in bid figure; however, Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)
does pay sales tax. Sales tax should be added to the invoice as a separate item.
7.0 FEDERAL EXCISE TAX
GUC is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and will issue a Federal Exemption Certificate upon
request to the successful bidder.

8.0 EXCEPTIONS TO BE CLEARLY STATED
If bid is not in strict accordance with Section II, "Specifications," bidder must list or note all
exceptions on the Request for Proposal Form, otherwise, it is fully understood that the
successful bidder will furnish equipment and/or materials exactly as specified. GUC reserves
the right to accept or reject bids with noted minor deviations from specifications and to
determine the lowest responsible, responsive bid from the standpoint of quality, performance,
and price.
9.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD OF BIDS
GUC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities, and to
disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. In evaluating bids, GUC
shall consider whether the bids comply with the prescribed requirements, plus all alternates or
options requested. GUC reserves the right to include or exclude any option or alternative in
GUC's opinion is in GUC's best interests. If a bid is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the
lowest responsible, responsive bidder whose evaluation by GUC indicates that the award will be
in GUC's best interests. Only firm prices will be considered for award of this bid.
10.0 PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
Bidders are urged to compute all discounts into the price offered. If a prompt payment discount
is offered, it may be considered in the award of the contract.
11.0 NUMERICAL ERRORS
In the case of a discrepancy between a unit price and the extension (the unit price multiplied by
the number of units), the unit price governs. In the case where numerical bids are stated both in
numbers and in words, the words govern.
12.0 BID WITHDRAWAL
A bidder must notify GUC in writing of its request to withdraw a bid within seventy-two (72)
hours after the bid opening, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. In order to justify
withdrawal, the bidder must demonstrate that a substantial error exists and that the bid was
submitted in good faith.
13.0 MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
GUC has adopted an Affirmative Action and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Plan
(M/WBE) Program. Firms submitting a proposal are attesting that they also have taken
affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, and to utilize
M/WBE suppliers of materials and/or labor.
14.0 QUANTITIES
Quantities specified are only estimates of GUC's requirements. GUC reserves the right to
purchase more or less than the stated quantities at prices indicated in the submitted Proposal
Form based on our actual needs.

15.0 DELIVERY
Shipments will be made to GUC only upon releases from a purchase order issued by
GUC in accordance with its current needs.
Time is of the essence with respect to all deliveries under this Agreement.
Delivery of all equipment, materials, or supplies shall be made Free on Board (FOB), customer's
site, Boviet Substation, at 35 degrees39'28.9"N 77 degrees20'59.8"W, unless otherwise specified. The agreed
price for such equipment, materials, or supplies shall include all costs of delivery and ownership,
and risks of loss shall not be transferred from Provider to GUC until express written acceptance
of delivery and inspection by GUC. Delivery hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday-
Friday only. GUC's purchase order number is to be shown on the packing slip or any
related documents. GUC reserves the right to refuse or return any delivery with no purchase
order number or which is damaged. GUC will not be charged a restocking fee for any delivery
which is refused or returned.
16.0 DELIVERY TIME
Delivery time is to be stated and will be considered in the evaluation of bids. Failure by the
successful bidder to meet quoted delivery shall be interpreted as non-compliance with these
specifications and may be deemed sufficient cause for removal of the manufacturer and/or
distributor from our lists as acceptable manufacturers or bidders.
17.0 CONTRACT PERIOD
TBD.
18.0 MANUFACTURER
Bidder is to specify the manufacturer of items being quoted.
19.0 CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding this bid request should be directed to Cleve Haddock, Procurement
Manager, Finance Department at (252) 551-1533, haddocgc@guc.com. All questions must
be received via e-mail by or before 5:00pm (EDT) April 28, 2026.
20.0 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Time is of the essence, and it is critical that the work be performed on schedule and time is
allowed for the completion of the work in the Contract Agreement included herewith. Damages
for delay shall be at the rate of four-thousand dollars ($4,000.00) per calendar day for failure of
the Contractor to complete the work within the Construction Schedule. No credit shall be given
for early completion of the work.
21.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The attached Terms and Conditions apply to all purchases made by Greenville Utilities
Commission (GUC) and must be considered as part of the bid proposal.

SECTION II
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
BOVIET SUBSTATION FOUNDATIONS

GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
SPECIFICATIONS AND BID DOCUMENTS
FOR BOVIET SUBSTATION
FOUNDATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 Scope
The purpose of this document is to detail the technical specifications and requirements
for the Boviet Substation foundations.
The work shall include furnishing all materials, supervision, labor, tools, equipment, and
supplies necessary for the complete installation of the foundation and conduits as shown
or called for in the Drawings and/or Specifications. The Contractor will be responsible
for any demolition/hauling/disposal of all spoils.
1.1 Bids will be received on one (1) Bid Schedule for Boviet Substation
foundations.
1.) Site work associated with the installation of the new foundations.
2.) Demolition hauling and disposal of all spoils.
3.) Labor.
1.2 The desired project timeline for completion of work is eight (8) weeks
from notice to proceed.
1.3 Installation of all piers greater than 30" diameter require use of permanent
casings or slurry mix for placement.Permanent casings placed through
impact or vibration may be quoted as an alternate method, and will require
evaluation and approval by the Owner.
1.4 Seasonal high-water-table exists at 18" below surfance and efforts to
mitigate its effects shall be considered.
2.0 General Conditions
2.1 All materials and equipment shall be new.
2.2 These Specifications describe the type, size, and characteristics of the various
materials and equipment required to be furnished.
2.3 Strict adherence to these Technical Specifications is requested to facilitate
checking and consideration of the Proposal.
2.4 Proposals shall include the following:
2.4.1 The Bidder shall state in his Proposal the way the equipment will be
shipped.
2.4.2 Price shall include the cost of delivery and installation.
2.5 It is the intent of these Technical Specifications that the Boviet foundations
shall be complete. Details not mentioned in the Specifications but required for
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installation shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor.
2.6 It is the intent of these Drawings and Specifications that all foundations be furnished
and installed by the Contractor, except where clearly stated that a specific
responsibility lies with others.
2.7 All construction shall be performed in a workmanlike manner and shall conform to
the Drawings and Specifications. The installation shall conform to the latest
editions of the National Electrical Code, North Carolina Building Code, National
Electric Safety Code, and National Fire Protection Association Codes.
2.8 The Drawings and Specifications are complementary, one to the other. That
which is shown on the Drawings or called for in the Specifications shall be as
binding as if both called for and shown. The intention of the Drawings and
Specifications is to include all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and any
other items necessary to do a complete job.
2.9 Where the Contractor fails to make efficient use of materials which may be
furnished by the Owner and where said failure results in waste or unnecessary use
of materials, the Contractor will be liable to replace such waste and to furnish
such additional materials as may be required due to unnecessary use.
2.10 If any Owner-furnished equipment or materials are lost or stolen, the Contractor
agrees to pay the Commission the reasonable cost of replacing the missing
equipment and materials.
2.11 In such cases where the nature of the work requires clarification by the
Commission, such clarifications shall be furnished by the Commission with
reasonable promptness by means of written instructions or Detail Drawings or
both. Clarifications and Drawings shall be consistent with the intent of Contract
Documents and shall become a part thereof.
2.12 Within ten (10) working days after the award of the Contract, the Contractor
shall submit for approval a complete list of those items of materials and
equipment he is required to furnish for the installation.
2.13 All submittals shall be formal and complete and shall include a cover letter or
transmittal letter with five (5) prints. All submittals shall be made to Nicholas
Peaden, Substation Engineer, 3355 NC Highway 43, Greenville, North Carolina
27834.
2.14 Contractor shall be responsible for laying out work. The Contractor shall,
immediately upon entering project site for purpose of beginning work, locate all
general reference points and take such action as is necessary to prevent their
destruction, lay out his own work, and be responsible for any error resulting from his
failure to exercise such precaution.
2.15 The Contractor shall provide such temporary structures as required for proper
storage of materials and equipment. The Contractor shall also provide a
temporary electrical lighting and power distribution system of adequate size to
properly serve the project. Work shall be installed in a neat and safe manner in
accordance with the National Electric Code Article 305 and OSHA.
2.16 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing
this work. The Contractor shall comply with Chapter XXXIII, Section 3304
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"Safeguards During Construction," contained in North Carolina Building Code.
2.17 The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for all permits,
licenses, certificates, inspections, etc., required for the Generator pad and
conduit, both permanent and temporary. Permits required by the North Carolina
Utilities Commission or environmental regulatory agencies are excluded from this
requirement.
2.18 Insurance
The Contractor shall maintain in full force and effect, the following types of
insurance with the coverage's indicated:
(a) Workman's Compensation Insurance in the statutory amount.
(b) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance of not less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, including
Comprehensive Broad Form Endorsement, with Contractual
Liability Coverage.
(c) Automobile Liability Insurance of not less than $250,000 per person,
$500,000 per occurrence bodily injury and $100,000 property damage.
The Contractor shall furnish a notarized certification of the appropriate insurance
and said certification shall contain the following express language: "This is to
certify that the policies of insurance described herein have been issued to the
insured for whom this certificate is executed and that these policies are in force at
this time. In the event of cancellation or material change in a policy affecting the
certificate holder, thirty (30) days written notice will be provided to the
Commission."
2.19 Correction of Work Before Final Payment
Any work, materials, or other parts of the work that have been condemned or
declared not in accordance with the Contract by the Commission shall be removed
from the work site by the Contractor and shall be immediately replaced by new
work in accordance with the Contract at no additional cost to the Commission.
Work or property of others or the Contractor which is damaged or destroyed by
virtue of such faulty work shall be made good at the expense of the Contractor
whose work is faulty.Correction of condemned work described above shall be
commenced within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of notice from the
Commission and shall be pursued to completion.
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3.0 Standards
All equipment and materials covered by these Specifications and all tests applied thereto
shall, unless otherwise stated herein, be in accordance with the applicable provisions of
the latest editions of the standards of the ASTM, ANSI, AEIC, NEMA, ASME, IEEE,
NESC, NFPA, NEC, and UL.
All equipment and materials shall conform to the latest emission standards or
requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and local authorities having jurisdiction.
When the term "Standards" is used in the Specifications, it shall be understood to refer to
the above Standards.
4.0 Delivery of Equipment and Shipping
The prices quoted shall include delivery, unloading, and installation of the equipment at
the property 5442 MLK Jr. Blvd, Greenville, North Carolina 27834.
The Contractor shall have a representative on site to receive equipment and material
deliveries. The Commission or its personnel will not be responsible for receiving any
deliveries. Prior to delivery, Contractor shall give 48 hours' notice to: Nicholas
Peaden, Greenville Utilities Commission, 3355 NC Highway 43, Greenville, phone:
(252) 551-1580.
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5.0 Foundation Arrangements
General
The Contractor shall furnish and install the reinforced concrete foundations as shown
on the drawings, complete with excavation, off-site disposal of excavated spoils,
grading, backfilling, and compaction of all excavations to restore existing grade levels,
foundation layout, concrete, rebar, tie wire, and forming materials.
The Contractor shall install the secondary oil containment system as shown on the
drawings and adhere to Composolite Secondary Containment System Installation
Guidelines
The reinforced concrete foundations, footings, piers and pads shall be installed as
indicated on the Drawings, and to undisturbed earth. Dimensions indicated for anchor
bolt settings shall be checked against the manufacturer's erection drawings, structural
steel and/or equipment to be installed prior to the construction of the formwork.
5.1. Concrete
This section specifies the minimum materials, workmanship, and performance
standards for cast-in-place concrete including reinforcing steel, forms,
finishing, curing, and other associated work.
Cast-in-place concrete shall be in accordance with the latest applicable
requirements of the ACI, ASTM, and CRSI, except as modified by these
Specifications. For the purposes of mix design, cast-in-place concrete is
considered to be of Exposure Category F2 as defined by ACI 318.
Requirements for Concrete by Exposure Class
Minimum
Exposure Air Cement
Max w/cm Compressive
Class Content Type
Strength
F2 0.45 4,500 6 1 I
**Source: ACI 318-11, Table 4.3.1
The Owner shall be informed at least 24 hours in advance of the times and
places at which concrete will be placed.
5.2. Materials
5.2.1. Cement
Only one (1) brand of cement shall be used for exposed concrete.
Cement reclaimed from cleaning bags or leaking containers shall not be
used. Cement shall be used in the sequence of receipt of shipments,
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Cement will be accepted on
the basis of the manufacturer's mill certificate of compliance with the
Specification requirements. Portland cement shall conform to the
"Standard Specifications for Portland Cement", serial designation C150,
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