City of New Bern - County Line Substation Tree and Vegetation Clearing - RFB Electric 27-02, 2026
City of New BernCity · New Bern, NC- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Duration
- 5 months
- Primary contact
- Josh Poston
- (555) 123-4567 ext 101
The 30-second brief
The City of New Bern is seeking sealed bids for ground-level tree and vegetation clearing along designated utility corridors for the County Line Substation project (RFB Electric 27-02). The work includes cutting, removal of timber, vegetation chipping as needed, and leaving the cleared right-of-way traversable by heavy equipment across approximately 3.71 miles / 21.56 total acres (2.19 miles / 16.01 acres of pink 30-foot clearing designation and 1.52 miles / 5.55 acres of green 15-foot clearing designation). Bids are due by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5%, applicable North Carolina contractor licenses, three comparable references, and comply with performance and payment bond requirements upon award.
Ground-level tree and vegetation clearing, Timber removal, Vegetation chipping, Right-of-way clearing for green corridor (15-foot clearing, 5.55 acres) and pink corridor (30-foot clearing, 16.01 acres)
Lowest responsive and responsible bid, responsiveness, responsibility, licensing, bid security, compliance with material requirements
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Summary
The City of New Bern is seeking sealed bids for ground-level tree and vegetation clearing along designated utility corridors for the County Line Substation project (RFB Electric 27-02).
The work includes cutting, removal of timber, vegetation chipping as needed, and leaving the cleared right-of-way traversable by heavy equipment across approximately 3.71 miles / 21.56 total acres (2.19 miles / 16.01 acres of pink 30-foot clearing designation and 1.52 miles / 5.55 acres of green 15-foot clearing designation). Bids are due by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5%, applicable North Carolina contractor licenses, three comparable references, and comply with performance and payment bond requirements upon award.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Lowest responsive and responsible bid
- Responsiveness
- Responsibility
- Licensing
- Bid security
- Compliance with material requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Ground-level tree and vegetation clearing, Timber removal, Vegetation chipping, Right-of-way clearing for green corridor (15-foot clearing, 5.55 acres) and pink corridor (30-foot clearing, 16.01 acres)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Signed Attachment A bid form
- Bid security (5% of bid)
- Copies of North Carolina contractor licenses
- Three comparable project references
- Superintendent and equipment information
- Acknowledgment of addenda
- Signed noncollusion and statutory certifications
- Performance bond
- Payment bond
- Certificate of insurance
- Submit to
- City of New Bern, Finance Department / Purchasing Division, 606 Fort Totten Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
- Scope location
- New Bern, NC
- Projected sq ft
- 939,176 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of New Bern?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of New Bern, Finance Department / Purchasing Division, 606 Fort Totten Drive, New Bern, NC 28560. For questions, contact Josh Poston.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of New Bern in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Josh Poston at (555) 123-4567 ext 101. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Ground-level tree and vegetation clearing, Timber removal, Vegetation chipping, Right-of-way clearing for green corridor (15-foot clearing, 5.55 acres) and pink corridor (30-foot clearing, 16.01 acres). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bid, responsiveness, responsibility, licensing, bid security, compliance with material requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of New Bern?
All active and historical solicitations from City of New Bern are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of New Bern regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Signed Attachment A bid form, bid security (5% of bid), copies of North Carolina contractor licenses, three comparable project references, superintendent and equipment information, acknowledgment of a. Review the full document from City of New Bern for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New Bern, NC. The total projected area is 939176 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.