Project Overview: Landfill Soil Closure Cap Construction
The project scope encompasses the construction of an approximate 24-acre soil closure cap at the Gaston County C&D landfill site. This involves meticulous surface preparation followed by the placement of an 18-inch compacted soil subbase, engineered to meet a maximum hydraulic conductivity of 1E-5 CM/SEC. Subsequently, a 6-inch topsoil layer will be applied, and the area will be seeded to promote vegetation. The project also includes the implementation of stormwater controls and essential roadway construction to facilitate site access and management. Contractors should note that all soils required for construction must be sourced from approved off-site borrow locations.
Optional Pre-Bid Conference
An optional Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Monday, February 24th, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. This conference will be held at the Gaston County Renewable Energy Center Conference Room, providing a venue for potential bidders to gather detailed information about the project. Representatives from both Gaston County and HDR Engineering Inc., the project engineer, will be present to address queries. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the landfill site, gaining valuable insights into the project conditions and requirements firsthand.
Accessing Bidding Documents via Duncan Parnell Online Bidroom
Prospective bidders must utilize the Duncan Parnell online bidroom to access and order the comprehensive Bidding Documents. Registration on the Duncan Parnell bid room website at https://bidroom.duncan-parnell.com is a mandatory step to obtain these documents and to be officially included on the Plan Holder’s List. Crucially, all addenda related to this bid will only be communicated to those who have purchased full sets of documents directly from Duncan Parnell through their online platform. Please be aware that the costs associated with the bid documents and shipping are non-refundable. Gaston County explicitly states they will not be responsible for bid documents acquired from any sources other than Duncan Parnell. It is important to note that only registered plan holders are eligible to submit a bid as a General Contractor for this project. For assistance with registration or ordering documents on the Duncan Parnell website, please contact Michaela Bruinius via email or by phone at 704-526-1856.
Encouraging Diverse Participation and Bid Requirements
Gaston County actively encourages the participation of minority and women-owned businesses, as well as historically underutilized business enterprises (MWBEs), in this project. All bidders are required to adhere to the Gaston County Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise (MWBE) Policy, and detailed MWBE requirements are incorporated within the project specifications. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a cash deposit or certified check, amounting to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, payable to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners. Alternatively, bidders may provide a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the proposal, issued by a surety company licensed in North Carolina. Failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten days of award notification will result in the deposit being retained by Gaston County as liquidated damages.
Rights Reserved by Gaston County
Gaston County explicitly reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted and to award the contract in a manner that is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. All bidders must be appropriately licensed under the laws of the State of North Carolina at the time of bid submission. Gaston County has established a verifiable goal of 10% participation for minority businesses in its construction contracts.
This advertisement is officially issued by Gaston County, with Marcie Smith, Senior Project Manager ( or 704-922-0267), and Michael Plummer, Project Manager with HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas (), serving as key contacts for further inquiries.
