NEW HANOVER COUNTY PARKSREQUEST FOR BIDSECHO FARMS PARK TENNIS COURT EXPANSIONRFB 25-0430 In accordance with NCGS 143-129, sealed bids addressed to Lena Butler, Purchasing Supervisor, New Hanover County Finance Office, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 165, Wilmington, NC28403 and marked RFB # 25-0430 ECHO FARMS PARK TENNIS COURT EXPANSION will be received until 3:00 PM EST, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Bids will be opened promptly at 3:00 PM EST, in the Government Center Multipurpose Room 136. This room can be accessed by entering the main entrance of the Government Center located at 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403. New Hanover County is proposing to construct 5 additional clay tennis courts at Echo Farms Park located at 4112 Echo Farms Boulevard in the City of Wilmington, NC. These courts will be similar in dimensions to the existing courts. In addition, this project will consist of the removal and replacement of an existing 8' wide asphalt multi-use path, an extension of a cart path connection to the adjacent parcel and the construction of a proposed wet detention pond, in accordance with the Construction Documents. Bids will be received for a Single Prime Contract. Bidders must be properly licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statues. All prime bidders on this project must be pre-qualified in accordance with New Hanover County's Pre-qualification Ordinance. Pre-qualification applications may be obtained at the County Legal Department, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 155, Wilmington, NC 28403 or by visiting the County's website at http://legalinsurance.nhcgov.com/contractors-approved-for-bidding/ or emailing Renee Chesnut at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.. Bidding Documents may be accessed on the County's website at https://www.nhcgov.com/bids.aspx. A Bid Bond Equal to 5% of the bid price is required by all bidders. The successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment bonds equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bids may be withdrawn by bidders prior to the time set for official opening. After time has been called, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty days (120) after the time and date of opening except as provided by 143-129.1. The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined in the bid specifications, to subcontract 10% of the dollar value of the single prime contract to businesses owned and controlled by minorities. The County reserves the right to waive any informalities, to reject any or all bids, and to accept that Bid or Bids which is in the best interest of the County. Released: Friday, April 25, 2025
Background
New Hanover County is seeking bids for the Echo Farms Park Tennis Court Expansion project. This project involves the construction of additional recreational facilities to enhance community engagement and promote physical activity. The aim is to expand the existing tennis facilities at Echo Farms Park located in Wilmington, NC.
Work Details
The project includes the construction of 5 additional clay tennis courts that will match the dimensions of existing courts. It also involves the removal and replacement of an existing 8-foot wide asphalt multi-use path, extending a cart path connection to an adjacent parcel, and constructing a wet detention pond as per the provided Construction Documents. Bids are solicited for a Single Prime Contract.
Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed and must achieve Substantial Completion within 210 calendar days thereafter.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed at Echo Farms Park, located at 4112 Echo Farms Boulevard, Wilmington, NC.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be properly licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes and pre-qualified according to New Hanover County’s Pre-qualification Ordinance. A Bid Bond equal to 5% of the bid price is required from all bidders. The successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Bidders are encouraged to subcontract at least 10% of the contract value to minority-owned businesses.
