Active SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · IREDELL COUNTY
AI Summary
Iredell County seeks bids for expanding its Landfill Gas Collection & Control System, including installation of gas extraction wells and piping. This formal construction project requires compliance with safety and insurance standards. Bids due June 30, 2026; pre-proposal meeting June 18, 2026.
Iredell County Solid Waste is seeking qualified vendors to bid a Landfill Gas Collection & Control System (GCCS) expansion. The current GCCS covers five phases of the active landfill and an old closed landfill. The purpose in the proposed expansion is to meet New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Subpart XXX. The facility has other construction and hauling operations, as well as service work associated with active landfills operations being conducted during business hours six days per week. Bidders must be able to work in and around existing operations in a safe manner.
The project includes the purchase of materials and installation of (18) vertical gas extraction wells, over Phases 1 – 6, and includes the extension of leachate cleanouts. These will be connected to a 12 inch High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) header via smaller diameter HDPE pipe. In Phase 5, there will be an addition 10 vertical landfill gas wells installed as well as gas transmission lines to these wells connecting to an existing header. The work in Phase 5 will overlap an existing LFGCCS system . This project will include abandonment and redrilling of nonproducing LFG wells across various active cells, as well as installing additions such as risers, valves, etc. to existing transmission lines, air and force mains.
This is a Formal Construction Bid according to the NC General Statutes for bidding and all submittals must be mailed or courier to Iredell County, Attn: Antonia Stines, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. No bids will be accepted if uploaded to the OpenGov platform. This software is only being utilized to communicate, share and provide a place to ask questions and issue addenda.
All questions in relation to this bid are to be asked using the Q&A section of OpenGov. Iredell County will reply to clarify information and if needed an addendum will be issued. It is the sole responsibility of bidders to recognize addenda issued on the bid form provided.
Iredell County requires that all contractors performing site preparation, paving, installation, construction, repairs or renovations on County property shall provide insurance certificates to the County naming Iredell County as secondary insured. The contractor shall procure, maintain and provide proof of insurance coverage for injuries to persons and/or property damage as may arise from, or in conjunction with, the work performed on behalf of the county by the contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Proof of coverage as contained herein shall be submitted prior to the commencement of work and the contractor shall maintain such coverage for the duration of the contract period.
Minimum Insurance Coverage Limits:
The contractor’s insurance shall be primary over any applicable insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County.
The contractor shall provide 30 days written notice to the County before any cancellation, suspension, or void of coverage in whole or part, where such provision is reasonable.
All coverage for subcontractors of the contractor shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
Failure to comply with any reporting provisions of the policy(s) shall not affect coverage provided the County, its officers/officials, agents, employees and volunteers.
The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, its officers/officials, agents, employees or volunteers for any act, omission or condition of premises which the parties may be held liable by reason of negligence.
The contractor shall furnish the County certificates of insurance including endorsements affecting coverage. The certificates are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurance company(s) to bind coverage on its behalf.
All insurance shall be placed with insurers licensed for business in North Carolina and maintaining an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-.
All insurance policies shall be in effect for the duration of the project and shall be written on an occurrence Basis. No claims-made policies will be accepted.
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County of Iredell, its officers/officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney’s fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (1) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than work itself) including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (2) is caused in whole or part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
In case of default by the awarded contractor, Iredell County may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the bidder responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. In addition, in the event of default by the contractor under this contract, Iredell County may immediately terminate for cause all existing contracts between Iredell County and the vendor and de-bar the vendor from doing future business with the County. These in addition to any and all remedies provided by law.
The project includes the purchase of materials and installation of (18) vertical gas extraction wells, over Phases 1 – 6, and includes the extension of leachate cleanouts. These will be connected to a 12 inch High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) header via smaller diameter HDPE pipe. In Phase 5, there will be an addition 10 vertical landfill gas wells installed as well as gas transmission lines to these wells connecting to an existing header. The work in Phase 5 will overlap an existing LFGCCS system . This project will include abandonment and redrilling of nonproducing LFG wells across various active cells, as well as installing additions such as risers, valves, etc. to existing transmission lines, air and force mains.
The entire project's scope of work, bid form, terms and technical information is found in the bid package. Download the bid package and the Excel Bid Tabulation Sheet if interested in participating in submitting a bid. There will be a non-mandatory meeting for anyone interested in seeing the site and/or asking questions about the bid requirements or project scope of work. If anything is shared outside of clarifying information, an addendum will be issued for all potential bidders to review and account on the bid form.
The place of this contract, its situs and forum, shall be North Carolina, where all matters, whether sounding in contract or tort, relating to its validity, construction, interpretation and enforcement shall be determined.
The Contractor shall be required to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standard, or practices regarding safety of employees, the general public, and protection of physical property.
All subcontractors shall be subject to the same requirements.
The Contractor shall be responsible for self-inspection, as well as the inspection of all subcontractors to ensure compliance.
Any inspection of the operations of the Contractor or any subcontractor by the County or by any agent, employee or official of the County shall be done so to ensure compliance to the contract only. No inspection should be construed as a warranty of the operations of contractors and subcontractors.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the inspection and compliance of all operations.
The County maintains the right to require the Contractor to take corrective action regarding any hazard or potential hazard identified either by the Contractor or the County.
Failure to comply with these requirements or take any necessary corrective action may constitute reason for cancellation of the contract.
This contract is made under and shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina.
All Permits required by governing authorities shall be secured by contractor or contractor’s agent. Proof of approved inspections for all required Permits relative to the Work shall be included with application for Final Payment.
Payment terms are Net, not earlier nor later than, 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever is later. Iredell County is responsible for all payments to the contractor under the contract.
The contractor will take affirmative action in complying with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair employment and employment of people with disabilities, and concerning the treatment of all employees without regard to discrimination by reason of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.
Unless otherwise provided by special terms and conditions or specifications, it is understood and agreed that any item offered or shipped pursuant to this project has not been sold or used for any purpose and shall be in new condition. All containers and packaging shall be suitable for handling, storage or shipment.
The contractor shall hold and save Iredell County, its officers, agents and employees, harmless from liability of any kind, including costs and expenses, on account of any copyrighted material, patented or unpatented invention, articles, device or appliance manufactured or used in the performance of this contract, including use by the government.
Contractor agrees not to use the results of this RFB or any resulting contract or the name of Iredell County as part of any commercial advertising.
No assignment of the contractor’s obligations or the contractor’s right to receive payment hereunder shall be permitted. However, upon written request approved by the issuing purchasing authority and solely as a convenience to the contractor, Iredell County may:
The contractor shall hold and save Iredell County, its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from liability of any kind, including all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the a firm, or corporation that may be injured or damaged by the contractor in the performance of this contract and that are attributable to the negligence or intentionally tortious acts of the contractor provided that the contractor is notified in writing within 30 days that Iredell County has knowledge of such claims. The contractor represents and warrants that it shall make no claim of any kind or nature against Iredell County’s agents who are involved in the delivery or processing of contractor goods to Iredell County. The representation and warranty in the preceding sentence shall survive the termination or expiration of this contract.
E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. Article 2, Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes requires that all employers doing business in the state of North Carolina, who employ 25 or more employees in this State, use E-verify to verify the work status of newly hired employees. Additionally, North Carolina General Statute 153A-449 states that “Contractors Must Use E-Verify. - No county may enter into a contract unless the contractor and the contractor’s subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes.”
Therefore, as a condition of payment under this contract, the seller or vendor agrees to and must comply with Article 2 of chapter 64, as well as take measures to ensure that any subcontractor performing work for the Vendor under this contract complies with the provisions of this statute. By submitting a signed offer in response to this solicitation, seller or Vendor verifies compliance with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Upon request of the Iredell County, Vendor shall verify, by affidavit, compliance of the terms of this section.
The seller and/or vendor acknowledges that payment by the County is conditioned upon the vendor’s, or its subcontractor’s, compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64. Failure to comply may render any contract with the County void and unenforceable.
IRAN Divestment Act (N.C.G.S. 147 Article 6E) prohibits state agencies and local governments from entering into contracts with entities that the North Carolina State Treasurer has determined are engaged in certain investment activities in the Iranian energy sector.
The Article requires the State Treasurer’s Office to publish a list of entities it has identified as investing in the Iranian energy sector and update the list every 180 days. This list can be found at https://www.nctreasurer.com/inside-the-department/OpenGovernment/Pages/Iran-Divestment-Act-Resources.aspx. An entity identified on the Treasurer’s list (called the “Final Divestment List”) is prohibited from contracting with state agencies and local governments. In addition, all entities contracting with the State and local governments are prohibited from subcontracting with any entity included on the Final Divestment List. Contracts entered into with an entity included on the Final Divestment List are rendered void by operation of the statute.
Submission of a signed Bid in response to this solicitation indicates contractor’s understanding of the requirements of this act and will serve as certification by the individual signing that the entity is not included on the Final Divestment List and they are prohibited from subcontracting with any entity included on the Final Divestment List. Any contract entered into with an entity included on the Final Divestment List is void and government entities in North Carolina are not authorized to issue payment for such a contract.
Divestment From Companies Boycotting Israel Act (NC G.S. 147, Article 6G) prohibits state agencies and local governments from entering into contracts costing over $1,000.00 with any entity that the North Carolina State Treasurer has determined boycotts or is involved in a boycott of Israel.
The Article requires the State Treasurer’s Office to publish a list of entities it has determined boycotts or is involved in a boycott of Israel and update the list at least annually. An entity identified on the Treasurer’s list (called the “Final Divestment List”) is prohibited from contracting with state agencies and local governments. Contracts entered into with an entity included on the Final Divestment List are rendered void by operation of the statute.
Iredell County may terminate this contract for cause if the contractor fails to perform according to the contract provisions or original offer or for convenience when there has been a change in program requirements or inadequate funding.
Please download the below documents, complete, and submit with bid to 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677.
Iredell County is utilizing OpenGov to provide a platform to provide information to bidders such as bidding documents, reply to questions and issued addendums. Responses to this bid must be delivered to Iredell County Purchasing Division, Attn: Antonia Stines, 200 South Center Street before the deadline. If you need assistance to locate the office, called 704-878-3045.
NO NOT UPLOAD YOUR BID HERE, CAN BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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