How to bid on College Park Sewer Rehab - CIPP Lining for the City of Laurinburg

What the City of Laurinburg is buying

The City of Laurinburg, North Carolina, is seeking a contractor for the College Park CIPP Lining project. This work involves rehabilitating approximately 30,700 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines, ranging from 8 to 18 inches in diameter, using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining technology. The project focuses on the Bridge Creek and College Park areas.

This is an opportunity for firms specializing in trenchless rehabilitation methods, particularly CIPP lining, to work on significant infrastructure improvements for a North Carolina municipality.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting bids is September 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Bids must be delivered to Laurinburg City Hall, Room 221, at 303 W. Church Street, Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352. All bids received by the deadline will be publicly opened and read at that time.

A pre-bid conference will be held online via Microsoft Teams Video Conferencing on August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. While attendance is highly encouraged, it is not mandatory. To get the meeting ID and passcode, you must email [email protected].

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is suitable for prime contractors with expertise in sanitary sewer rehabilitation, specifically using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining. Firms with experience in similar-scale projects involving 8-inch to 18-inch sewer lines will find this relevant. The City of Laurinburg encourages proposals from minority- and women-owned businesses.

The project falls under the environmental and civil engineering categories, making it ideal for firms classified under relevant NAICS codes for pipeline construction and rehabilitation.

How to respond to this solicitation

To bid on this project, you must first purchase the official Bidding Documents from Duncan Parnell. You can find their website by searching for Duncan Parnell. Only bidders who purchase documents directly from Duncan Parnell will be considered official plan holders. Neither the City nor the Engineer will be responsible for documents obtained from other sources.

Bids must be submitted as sealed proposals to Laurinburg City Hall by the September 1, 2026, 2:00 PM deadline. Bid security must be furnished as instructed in the Bidding Documents. The solicitation number is 549-RFB-2027-01 on the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). While viewing the posting and documents is public, responding may require a free eVP vendor registration or submission as directed in the posting.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all Bidding Documents purchased from Duncan Parnell to ensure full understanding of the scope, specifications, and submission requirements. Pay close attention to the details regarding the CIPP lining process for 8-inch to 18-inch pipes and the specific linear footage required.

Even though the pre-bid conference is not mandatory, attending it is highly recommended. This is your chance to ask questions directly to the project team and gain insights that could be crucial for your proposal. If you cannot attend, ensure you review any minutes or addenda issued after the meeting.

Ensure your bid security is correctly prepared and submitted according to the instructions. Double-check all calculations for your lump sum or unit price bids as indicated in the Bid Form. Highlight your firm's experience with similar CIPP lining projects and your capacity to complete the specified linear footage within project timelines.