Construction of Irrigation Pond and Water Farming System at Caswell Research Farm, Kinston, NC

Background
NC State University’s Sea Grant and Biological & Agricultural Engineering (BAE) Departments seek proposals for the construction of a 2-acre irrigation pond and a 15-acre water farming system at the Caswell Research Farm, located in Kinston, NC.
This project aims to develop a research and demonstration site for temporary water storage and reuse to mitigate downstream flooding, improve water quality, and increase crop productivity.
The project is funded by the NC Land & Water Fund’s Flood Risk Reduction Grant Program, with all construction activities administered by NC State University faculty and staff in coordination with the Caswell NCDA farm staff.

Work Details
The project includes:
- Excavation and earthwork to build a 2-acre irrigation pond that is 8.5 to 11.5 feet deep.
- Construction of 5,500 linear feet of berm ranging in height from 1.5 to 6 feet.
- Installation of plastic piping and four water control structures (WCS), which will be provided by the university.
- Protection of eight existing groundwater monitoring wells during construction.
- The contractor must have access to equipment for excavation, transport, and reshaping of 24,000 cubic yards of material within five months.
- A list of proposed equipment must be provided by the contractor. Construction plans are available for reference.

Period of Performance
Construction must be completed between February 1, 2025, through June 15, 2025.
No planting or harvesting will occur in the water farming field during this period.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at Caswell Research Farm located near the corner of Hull Rd and Goodson Boulevard in Kinston, North Carolina.