City of Durham
Solid Waste Management Yard Waste Repairs and Upgrades
Project Manual
Table of Contents
Division 00: Bidding and Contract Requirements
Invitation to Bidders
Instructions to Bidders
Bid Proposal Form
Contractor Qualifications Requirements
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Bidder Safety Evaluation Questionnaire
Underutilized Business Enterprise (UBE) Contractor Forms
Underutilized Business Enterprise (UBE) Listing
Insurance Requirements
Payment & Performance Bond
Bid Bond
Workforce Diversity Questionnaire Form
Request for Approval of Substitution
Example Documents for use During Construction
Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor
Subcontractor Monthly Record of Payment Report
Equal Business Opportunity Program (EBOP) Final Subcontracting Report
Reimbursable Sales Tax Forms
Contract Change Order Form
Claim for Additional Time on the Basis of Adverse Weather Conditions
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Summary of Work
Measurement and Payment
Product Substitutions
Special Conditions
Coordination
Project Meetings
Submittals
Operation and Maintenance Manuals
Quality Requirements
Equipment – Basic Requirements
Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling
Closeout Requirements
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City of Durham
Solid Waste Management Yard Waste Repairs and Upgrades
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
The City of Durham will receive bids for the
Solid Waste Management Yard Waste Repairs and Upgrades
by:
Summary of Work:
December 4, 2025, at 1:00 pm at
The City of Durham General Services Department, 2011
Fay Street, Durham, NC 27704
Attention: Chris Liszka
Redevelopment of the Yard Waste Composting Facility will include general site work to include
demolition of the existing composting facility, earthwork, erosion control, stormwater system
development; site utilities include relocation of an existing fire hydrant and new water supply
lines; site improvements to include paved surfaces and concrete pads; and two (2) new clear-span
structures complete with structural supports and foundations.
Bidders are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference to go over the project on November 5,
2025, at 11:00 am at General Services 2011 Fay Street in Durham. A site visit will follow, which is about a 5-
minute drive away.
Plans and specifications are available for download or viewing at:
The City of Durham Finance Department Website under Purchasing: http://durhamnc.gov/bids.aspx
The Underutilized Business Enterprise (UBE) goals for this project are MBE 11% and WBE
7%. Bidders are responsible for filling out the required UBE Construction forms and including
them in their bid package to be considered responsive.
All inquiries, questions, requests for substitution, and/or clarifications must be submitted in writing via
the email below according to the directions given in the Request for Approval of Substitution and in the
Instructions to Bidders prior to November 20, 2025, at 5:00 pm.
Chris Liszka
984-303-8937
chris.liszka@durhamnc.gov
John Fearrington
919-980-0515
johnf@smithgardnerinc.com
Each bidder must show evidence that they are licensed under Chapter 87 of the N.C. General Statutes. A
General Contractors License is required.
The Following Forms MUST be filled out and included with the bid proposal:
1. Bid Forms
2. Non-Collusion Affidavit
3. Bidder Safety Evaluation Questionnaire / Contractor Safety Record Information
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