INVITATION TO BID

TOWN OF CARY
Cary, North Carolina

Sealed proposals will be received by the Town of Cary at the office of the Engineering Department, 316 N. Academy St., Cary, North Carolina until Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. and thereafter immediately opened and read publicly for the furnishing of materials, labor, and equipment for the construction of Morrisville Parkway Extension, Project Nos. ST1104, ST1120, ST1123, WT1124; Morrisville Parkway Waterline Extension WT1124. Approximate quantities involved are as follows:

± 29,842 CY Unclassified Excavation
± 61,192 CY Borrow Excavation
± 319 CY Undercut
± 21,220 SY Asphalt
± 4,968 LF 2’-6” Concrete Curb & Gutter
± 2,342 LF 1’-6” Concrete Curb & Gutter
± 182 LF 12’x8’ Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert
± 2,947 LF 15”, 18”, & 24” RCP
± 14,230 SF Reinforced Concrete Deck

Plans, Specifications and Contract documents may be seen at http://townofcary.contractorsplanroom.com upon registering online, at the office of the Director of Engineering, Cary Town Hall, Engineering Department; the Associated General Contractors, Raleigh office; McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, Morrisville office; the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development, Durham office; and the Cary office of CDC News; after November 18, 2009. If plans are acquired electronically, the Town of Cary is not responsible for bidders relying on incomplete bid documents.

Copies of Plans, Specifications and Contract documents may be obtained after November 18, 2009 online at http://townofcary.contractorsplanroom.com at vendor pricing. These documents may also be obtained at the office of the Engineering Department, 316 N. Academy St., Cary, North Carolina upon non-refundable payment of $120 per set in cash or check. A postage and handling charge of $125 will be added for any items which are mailed.

Contractors offering a proposal on this project must be licensed to do the specified type of contracting in the State of North Carolina. A Town of Cary Privilege License in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes is required for award of the project. All bids must include a non-collusive affidavit.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders.

The Town of Cary reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Tim Bailey, PE
Director of Engineering