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 Street, Cary, North Carolina until May 15, 2008 at 10 a.m. and thereafter immediately opened and read publicly for the furnishing of materials, labor, and equipment for the construction of Pirates Cove Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No. SW1164. Approximate quantities involved are as follows:

± 200 LF of 16-inch DIP Force Main

± Two 16-inch Plug Valves

± 165 LF of 6-inch DIP Gravity Sewer with Aerial Crossing and Outside Drop

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; 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 April 22, 2008. 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 April 22, 2008 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 Street, Cary, North Carolina upon non-refundable payment of $25 per set in cash or check. A postage and handling charge of $5 will be added for any items which are mailed. Please direct all inquiries to Robert Hirt, P.E. at (919) 481-5099.

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, P.E.

Director of Engineering