ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS Replace Water Lines Damaged by Hurricane Helene Plan Set #1 – 7 Creek Crossings Plan Set #2 – Rollingbrook Court

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS Replace Water Lines Damaged by Hurricane Helene Plan Set #1 – 7 Creek Crossings Plan Set #2 – Rollingbrook Court Sealed bids for this project will be accepted until 2:00 pm on February 13th, 2026. At that time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid opening will be held at the Cleveland County Water Office at 715 Polkville Rd. The proposed work consists of replacing water lines damaged by Hurricane Helene. Plan set #1 includes seven creek crossings consisting of 553 LF of 4" Ductile Iron waterline, 1,527 LF of 6" Ductile Iron waterline, 332 LF of 12" Ductile Iron waterline and all other associated appurtenances. Plan set #2 consist of one CMP culvert crossing with 162 LF of 4" Ductile Iron waterline and all other associated appurtenances required for successful project completion, as described and shown on Plans and Special Provisions prepared by TGS Engineers. Complete specifications and contract documents may be found on the Cleveland County Water website at clevelandcountywater.com/finance-purchasing/, or may be obtained from: TGS Engineers 201 W. Marion Street, Suite 200 Shelby, NC 28150 Phone: 704-476-0003 Attention: Mr. Chad Houser chouser@tgsengineers.com Each proposal must be made on the blank forms provided in the "Contract Documents". The proposal forms and an entire copy of the executed "Contract Documents" must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and addressed to: Cleveland County Water Attn: Brad Cornwell General Manager 715 Polkville Rd Shelby, NC 28150 The name, address and license number of the bidder must be plainly written on the outside of the envelope and the envelope marked (in letters of 1/4" or more) " HURRICANE HELENE REPAIRS". Bids may be held by Cleveland County Water for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening of Bids, for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders prior to the Award of the Contract; and such Bids may not be withdrawn during said period of time. This project is being funded as a whole or in part by FEMA. Cleveland County Water is committed to and supportive of efforts to effectively maintain and/or increase the use of Small and Minority/Women-Owned Businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) contract participation for construction projects, services (including professional and consulting services) and commodities purchases, AND increase contract participation to offer employment, training and contracting opportunities. Cleveland County Water reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids. Cleveland County Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Advertisement Date: January 9th, 2026 January 9 2026 LWLM0435682