Orange Water and Sewer Authority - Material Purchase Only Honeysuckle Road Phase II Water Main Replacement Project - 2026
Orange Water & Sewer AuthorityUtility District · Carrboro, NC- Due
- Jul 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- Adam Holloway
- (919) 968-4421
The 30-second brief
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority is requesting sealed bids for the material purchase only for the Honeysuckle Road Phase II Water Main Replacement Project in Carrboro, North Carolina. The scope includes water pipe materials such as 8-inch and 6-inch RJ DI pipe, EPDM gripper gaskets, tracer wire, underground blue water tape, brass tapping saddles, corporation stops, copper tubing, meter yokes, meter box bodies and lids, 4-foot bury fire hydrants, MJ tees, gate valves, square nut gate valves, MJ crosses, tapped plugs, SDR 17 pipe, MJ tapped tees, brass nipples, brass 90-degree elbows, brass couplings, and MJ DI 22.5 bends. All materials must conform to OWASA Manual of Standards, Specifications, and Design, January 2025. Bids are due by July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Delivery is required by August 17, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder taking into account quality, performance, and time specified.
8” RJ DI Pipe (1, 520 LF), 6” RJ DI Pipe (1, 100 LF), 8” EPDM Gripper Gaskets (76 EA), 6” EPDM Gripper Gaskets (55 EA), 12 Gauge Tracer Wire (3, 000 LF), 3” Underground Blue Water Tape (3, 000 LF), 6” x ¾” Brass Tapping Saddle (12 EA), 2” x ¾” PVC Tapping Saddle (5 EA), 3/4” Flare Corporation Stop (28 EA), 3/4” Copper Tubing (600 LF), 5/8” x 3/4” x 12” Meter Yoke (28 EA), 11” x 18” x 12” Meter Box Body (28 EA), Meter Box Lid (28 EA), 4’ Bury Fire Hydrant (3 EA), 8” x 8” MJ Tee (2 EA), 8” Gate Valve (10 EA), 2” Square Nut Gate Valve (4 EA), 6” Gate Valve (7 EA), 8” x 6” MJ Cross (1 EA), 6” x 2” Tapped Plug (1 EA), 2” SDR 17 (160 LF), 8” x 2” MJ Tapped Tee (1 EA), 2” x 6” Brass Nipple (8 EA), 2” Brass 90° Elbow (3 EA), 2” x 3’ Brass Nipple (3 EA), 2” Brass Coupling (3 EA), 6” MJ DI 22.5 Bend (5 EA)
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Summary
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority is requesting sealed bids for the material purchase only for the Honeysuckle Road Phase II Water Main Replacement Project in Carrboro, North Carolina.
The scope includes water pipe materials such as 8-inch and 6-inch RJ DI pipe, EPDM gripper gaskets, tracer wire, underground blue water tape, brass tapping saddles, corporation stops, copper tubing, meter yokes, meter box bodies and lids, 4-foot bury fire hydrants, MJ tees, gate valves, square nut gate valves, MJ crosses, tapped plugs, SDR 17 pipe, MJ tapped tees, brass nipples, brass 90-degree elbows, brass couplings, and MJ DI 22.5 bends. All materials must conform to OWASA Manual of Standards, Specifications, and Design, January 2025. Bids are due by July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Delivery is required by August 17, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder taking into account quality, performance, and time specified.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Lowest responsive
- Responsible bidder taking into account quality
- Performance and time specified
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
27- 8” RJ DI Pipe (1, 520 LF)
- 6” RJ DI Pipe (1, 100 LF)
- 8” EPDM Gripper Gaskets (76 EA)
- 6” EPDM Gripper Gaskets (55 EA)
- 12 Gauge Tracer Wire (3, 000 LF)
- 3” Underground Blue Water Tape (3, 000 LF)
- 6” x ¾” Brass Tapping Saddle (12 EA)
- 2” x ¾” PVC Tapping Saddle (5 EA)
- 3/4” Flare Corporation Stop (28 EA)
- 3/4” Copper Tubing (600 LF)
- 5/8” x 3/4” x 12” Meter Yoke (28 EA)
- 11” x 18” x 12” Meter Box Body (28 EA)
- Meter Box Lid (28 EA)
- 4’ Bury Fire Hydrant (3 EA)
- 8” x 8” MJ Tee (2 EA)
- 8” Gate Valve (10 EA)
- 2” Square Nut Gate Valve (4 EA)
- 6” Gate Valve (7 EA)
- 8” x 6” MJ Cross (1 EA)
- 6” x 2” Tapped Plug (1 EA)
- 2” SDR 17 (160 LF)
- 8” x 2” MJ Tapped Tee (1 EA)
- 2” x 6” Brass Nipple (8 EA)
- 2” Brass 90° Elbow (3 EA)
- 2” x 3’ Brass Nipple (3 EA)
- 2” Brass Coupling (3 EA)
- 6” MJ DI 22.5 Bend (5 EA)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- BID Form (Attachment A)
- E-Verify Form (Attachment B)
- Certificate Regarding Conflict-of-Interest Form (Attachment C)
- Iran Divestment Act Form (Attachment D)
- Companies Boycotting Israel Divestment Act Form (Attachment E)
- Non-Collusion Form (Attachment F)
- Response Checklist (Attachment G)
- Submit to
- OWASA Administration Building, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, NC 27510
- Scope location
- Carrboro, NC
- Reported agency
- Orange Water and Sewer Authority
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Orange Water & Sewer Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 28, 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: OWASA Administration Building, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, NC 27510. For questions, contact Adam Holloway.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Orange Water & Sewer Authority 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 IFB 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 Adam Holloway at (919) 968-4421. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 8” RJ DI Pipe (1, 520 LF), 6” RJ DI Pipe (1, 100 LF), 8” EPDM Gripper Gaskets (76 EA), 6” EPDM Gripper Gaskets (55 EA), 12 Gauge Tracer Wire (3, 000 LF), 3” Underground Blue Water Tape (3, 000 LF), 6” x ¾” Brass Tapping Saddle (12 EA), 2” x ¾” PVC Tapping Saddle (5 EA), 3/4” Flare Corporation Stop (. 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, responsible bidder taking into account quality, performance and time specified" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Orange Water & Sewer Authority?
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What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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: BID Form (Attachment A), E-Verify Form (Attachment B), Certificate Regarding Conflict-of-Interest Form (Attachment C), Iran Divestment Act Form (Attachment D), Companies Boycotting Israel Divestment A. Review the full document from Orange Water & Sewer Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Carrboro, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.