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SUMMARY:Town of Ayden: 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Contract No. 11
DESCRIPTION:D/M/WBE\nSUBCONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS WANTED \nT. A. Loving Company (NC General Contractor License No. 325) is seeking certified DBE\, MBE\, and WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Contract No. 11 project for the Town of Ayden which bids on November 12\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM. Plans and specifications for this project are available at the following locations: T. A. Loving Company; 400 Patetown Road; Goldsboro\, NC 27530 * Town of Ayden\, Operations Center; 4061 East Avenue; Ayden\, NC 28513 * McDavid Associates\, Inc.; 3714 North Main Street; Farmville\, NC 27828-0049 * Dodge Data and Analytics website * ConstructConnect website * Construction Journal website * Builders and Contractors Exchange website. \nPotential subcontracting opportunities include but are not limited to surveying\, hauling\, asphalt paving\, traffic control\, erosion control\, seeding\, bypass pumping\, and flatwork. Please contact the Conveyance Estimating Group (conveyancebids@taloving.com) if you are interested in submitting a proposal on any portion(s) of this project. Contact via phone 919-734-8400; fax: 919-736-2148; or email. All quotations will be accepted up to the closing time of the bid date. T. A. Loving Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. \nPlease advise if assistance is needed with obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or insurance/bonding to satisfy the work requirements. We are willing to accept quotations for all or partial quantities and items of work. We can offer 2-party check payments and quick payment agreements\, but the agreements need to be negotiated prior to the bid date.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/town-of-ayden-2025-sanitary-sewer-improvements-contract-no-11/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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SUMMARY:SM-6105P Old Honeycutt Rd/NC 55
DESCRIPTION:The following work codes are applicable to this project:\n000050 – Hauling (Gravel\, Sand\, Debris\, Etc)\n000055 – Hauling (Asphalt)\n000200 – Clearing and Grubbing\n001204 – Symbols Characters\, Markers – Non Truck Long Lines\n001206 – Pavement Markings – Paint\n001207 – Pavement Markings – Thermoplastic\n001605 – Temporary Silt Fence\n001660 – Seeding and Mulching\n000310 – Pipe Installation\n000840 – Minor Drainage Structures (Drop Inlets. Catch Basins\, ETC)\n000846 – Curb and Gutter/Shoulder Berm Gutter\n000848 – Sidewalks Driveways and Wheelchair Ramps\n001105 – Work Zone Traffic Control Devices\n001110 – Work Zone Signs – Ground and Barricade Mounted\n001700 – Traffic Signals and ITS \nThe plans and specifications for SM-6105P Old Honeycutt Rd/NC 55 are available for viewing at my office or by following the link above. \nPlease contact us for assistance in obtaining bonding\, lines of credit\, and insurance as required.  Bonds are not required for Subcontracts less than $100\,000.00. Also contact us for assistance in obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or related services.  Quick pay is available for qualified scopes of work. \nS. T. Wooten encourages the use of DBE/MBE/WBE second and third tier subcontractors.  Please list any used in your quotes. \nPlease mail or fax us your quote to our Wilson\, North Carolina office at (919) 779-3963  or e-mail your quote to STW.Quotes@STWCorp.com or  justin.darnell@stwcorp.com . \nPlease advise us of your interest in quoting the referenced projects  at least one week before November 12\, 2026 05:00 PM .
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/sm-6105p-old-honeycutt-rd-nc-55/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Orange County - C205227 Pavement Rehabilitation\, ITS and Bridge Rehabilitation on I-40/I-85
DESCRIPTION:Orange County – C205227 Pavement Rehabilitation\, ITS and Bridge Rehabilitation on I-40/I-85 from West of SR-1114  (Buckhorn Rd.) to West of SR-1006 (Orange Grove Rd.) \nBids are due by November 17\, 2026 02:00 PM \nS.T. Wooten would appreciate your quote on any items or phase of work which you  perform.  The following work codes are applicable to this project:\n000055 – Hauling (Asphalt)\n001206 – Pavement Markings – Paint\n001207 – Pavement Markings – Thermoplastic\n001209 – Pavement Markings – Cold Applied Plastic\n001251 – Pavement Markers\n000060 – Asphalt/Concrete Saw Cutting\n000422 – Concrete Structures Bridges\n000423 – Grooving Bridge Floors\n000440 – Steel Structures (Bridge)\n000442 – Painting Steel Structures\n000607 – Milling Asphalt Pavements\n000665 – Milled Rumble Strips\n000712 – Sawing and Sealing Joints\n001105 – Work Zone Traffic Control Devices\n001110 – Work Zone Signs – Ground and Barricade Mounted\n001700 – Traffic Signals and ITS \nThe plans and specifications for Orange County – C205227 are available for viewing at our office in Wilson\, North Carolina or by following the link above. \nPlans and Specifications are also available for NCDOT Central Letting at (919-707-6900) or online from the NCDOT: Central Let Projects are available at https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/Central.aspx . \nPlease contact us for assistance in obtaining bonding\, lines of credit\, and insurance as required.  Bonds are not required for Subcontracts less than $100\,000.00. Also contact us for assistance in obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or related services. \nS. T. Wooten encourages the use of DBE/MBE/WBE second and third tier subcontractors.  Please list any used in your quotes. \nThe North Carolina Department of Transportation\, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252\, 42\, US.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations\, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to the advertisement\, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race\, color\, or national origin in consideration for an award.  In accordance with other related nondiscrimination authorities\, bidders and contractors will also not be discriminated against on the grounds of sex\, age\, disability\, low-income level\, creed/religion\, or limited English proficiency in consideration for an award. \nPlease mail or fax us your quote to our Wilson\, North Carolina office at (252) 243-0901  or e-mail your quote to STW.Quotes@STWCorp.com or eddie.oliver@stwcorp.com . \nPlease advise us of your interest in quoting the referenced projects at least one week before November 17\, 2026 02:00 PM .
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/orange-county-c205227-pavement-rehabilitation-its-and-bridge-rehabilitation-on-i-40-i-85/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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SUMMARY:5 Key Steps of Designing and Growing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session on the 5 Key Steps  of Designing and Growing Your Business\n\n\n💡5 Key Steps of Designing and Growing Your Business \nPresented by the Women’s Business Center of Charlotte and First National Bank. \n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, November 17\, 2026🕰️ Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm📍 Location: Women’s Business Center of Charlotte916 W. 5th Street\, Charlotte\, NC 28202 \nThis is an official activity of Global Entrepreneurship Week\, an international movement to empower entrepreneurs and make it possible for anyone\, anywhere to start and scale. To learn more about GEW and other events in the Charlotte area\, visit www.gewcharlotte.com \nRefreshments provided compliments of First National Bank \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain extra knowledge about Designing Your Business
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/5-key-steps-of-designing-and-growing-your-business/
LOCATION:916 W 5th St\, 916 West 5th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough Rd. Repair Garage: Trade Advertisers
DESCRIPTION:Location: 4436 Hillsborough Road\, Durham\, NC 27705\, United States of America \nBid Due: November 19\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nView all files and project details »
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/hillsborough-rd-repair-garage-trade-advertisers/
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SUMMARY:Town of Montreat\, Town-Wide Culverts\, FEMA 767280 and Texas Road Extension Culvert\, FEMA: 767282
DESCRIPTION:The Projects have been assigned the following FEMA Project Numbers: 767280 (PW#200) and 767282 (PW#202) and can generally be described as: repair of damages from DR-4827-NC (TS Helene) and subsequent high velocity floodwater\, fallen trees\, culverts failure\, erosion\, and sedimentation. The Project includes repair or replacement of culverts\, town-wide\, at various locations\, with varying dimensions\, materials and conditions that provide conveyance for multiple streams flowing throughout the town of Montreat\, North Carolina.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/town-of-montreat-town-wide-culverts-fema-767280-and-texas-road-extension-culvert-fema-767282/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Eastern NC Farm & Agriculture Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:SmartAg Accelerator launches Jan 2027!  Explore tech\, farming & sustainability. Limited spots-apply today!\n\n\nIn partnership with the City of Wilson\, RIoT and Gig East\, we are bringing you a 10-week cohort in January 2027 — designed to support and scale agriculture entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, and growers in Wilson & Eastern North Carolina thrive. \n \nCOST: $0 \n***Ther is no cost to particpate in this accelerator as it is being sponsored by City of Wilson\, RiOT and Gig East. For this reason there is limited seats. \n \nAccelerator Dates & Times \nJanuary 21\, 2027 – March 25\, 2027 \nThursday mornings from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM \n\n4 in-person sessions\n6 virual sessions via Zoom (to be provided to participants)\n\nWhat you will learn: \nBUSINESS PLANNING & MODEL DEVELOPMENT \nCraft a lean business plan tailored for agriculture ventures. \nLENDING\, RISK & INSURANCE \nLearn how to access funding\, manage risk\, and protect your farm. \nMARKETING & LEGAL COMPLIANCE \nBuild your brand\, understand contracts & licensing\, navigate food safety and land use. \nEXPO & GRADUATION SHOWCASE \nPresent your work\, network with buyers\, and connect to local food systems. \nAnd More…. \n🌾 Don’t miss your chance to grow “smarter”\, scale your business\, and be part of the future of farming. \n🔗 Apply today! Spots are limited.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/eastern-nc-farm-agriculture-accelerator/
LOCATION:127 Goldsboro St S\, 127 Goldsboro Street South\, Wilson\, NC\, 27893\, United States
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