When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026.

It was issued by City Of New Bern. The work is located in New Bern, North Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced horizontal directional drilling and boring contractor. Proven capability installing large-diameter HDPE pipe across waterways. Qualified construction firm with relevant river-crossing project experience. Properly licensed, insured, and equipped for underground utility installation.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

New Bern, North Carolina, United StatesPosted: September 26, 2026Deadline: October 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in New Bern seeks boring construction services to install a 20-inch outside-diameter HDPE pipe across a river. Questions are due October 9, 2026, and proposals are due October 27, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be properly licensed as a general contractor in North Carolina
Must provide a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid price
Must provide a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price
Must provide a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price
Must have successfully completed at least three horizontal directional drilling or boring projects of comparable technical complexity within the previous five years
Must demonstrate experience with a substantial water crossing or comparable subsurface boring condition
Must identify key personnel including project manager, superintendent, and drilling supervisor
Must provide documentation of principal drilling equipment and methodology

CONTRACT DURATION

4 months

TIMELINE

Advertisement / Posting Date: September 25th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: October 9th, 2026

Responses Issued by Addendum: October 13th, 2026

Bid Submission Due: October 27th, 2026

Public Bid Opening and Tabulation: October 27th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 9, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of New Bern

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in New Bern, North Carolina, is seeking a vendor to provide boring construction services for the installation of one HDPE pipe across a river.

The project requires one HDPE pipe with a minimum inside diameter of 15 inches, corresponding to a 20-inch outside diameter HDPE pipe. The pipe is to be installed from the proposed entry and exit points. Prospective vendors must submit all questions by October 9, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of New Bern. The work is located in New Bern, North Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced horizontal directional drilling and boring contractor
Proven capability installing large-diameter HDPE pipe across waterways
Qualified construction firm with relevant river-crossing project experience
Properly licensed, insured, and equipped for underground utility installation

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