How to bid on gas holder and electrical improvements for the City of Durham

What the City of Durham is buying

The City of Durham is seeking sealed bids to replace a gas holder at the South Durham Water Reclamation Facility and make electrical improvements at treatment facilities in Durham, North Carolina.

This construction opportunity may suit firms with experience in water reclamation or treatment facility projects, gas holder replacement, or electrical improvements.

Key dates and the bid deadline

A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Site visits are scheduled for October 26: South Durham Water Reclamation Facility at 12:30 p.m. and Brown Water Treatment Plant at 3:00 p.m.

Sealed bids are due Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Department of Water Management Training Room A (room 2002A), 1600 Mist Lake Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Plan to deliver the sealed bid by the deadline and follow the posting’s instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is listed as a construction bid. It is relevant to contractors prepared to bid on work involving a gas holder at a water reclamation facility and electrical improvements at treatment facilities.

How to find the bid documents and respond

Click “View original source” to open the City of Durham bid detail page. The page is public and does not require sign-in to view; the posting and any related-document links are there.

Review the posting and its documents, then submit your response as directed in the posting before the deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the full posting and related documents carefully. Make a checklist of every requested form, response item, and submission instruction, and confirm that the bid is sealed and delivered to the stated location on time.

Use the pre-bid conference and site visits to understand the work and identify questions. Check the posting for any instructions on how to raise questions, and make sure your pricing and proposed work address the gas holder replacement and electrical improvements described in the documents.