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SUMMARY:Marywood and Downing Woods Lift Station Improvements
DESCRIPTION:A non-mandatory Pre-Bid conference will be held at 11:00AM on 10/7/2026 at the Department of Water Management Room 2002 C\, 1600 Mist Lake Drive\, Durham\, North Carolina.  \nElectronic copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office in Electronic PDF form by emailing Carla Helms\, chelms@hiepc.com.  \nBids are due 10/22/2026 by 1:00PM. \n00 21 15 Instructions to Bidders\n00 11 16 Invitation to Bid\nAddendum 1\nAddendum 2 Downing Woods Marywood LS Improvements 2026-10-21
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/marywood-and-downing-woods-lift-station-improvements/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
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SUMMARY:DE00421 Invitation to Bid
DESCRIPTION:We would appreciate your quote on any items or phase of work which you  perform.  The following work codes are applicable to this project:\n000050 – Hauling (Gravel\, Sand\, Debris\, Etc)\n000055 – Hauling (Asphalt)\n000200 – Clearing and Grubbing\n000862 – Guardrail Installation\n001204 – Symbols Characters\, Markers – Non Truck Long Lines\n001207 – Pavement Markings – Thermoplastic\n001510 – Water/Sewer Line Installation\n001605 – Temporary Silt Fence\n001660 – Seeding and Mulching\n000310 – Pipe Installation\n000900 – Permanent Signing\n001110 – Work Zone Signs – Ground and Barricade Mounted\n001700 – Traffic Signals and ITS \nThe plans and specifications for DE00421 are available for viewing at our office in Wilson\, North Carolina 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. \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 (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 October 27\, 2026 03:00 PM .
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/de00421-invitation-to-bid/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
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SUMMARY:Jackson County Middle School - BP3100 Turnkey Site Development
DESCRIPTION:Buchanan and Sons Inc is requesting quotes from DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB/HUB Contractors and Suppliers for the Jackson County Middle School Project (Bid Package 3100 – Turnkey Site Development) located in Sylva\, NC.\nSubcontract items and materials include but are not limited to the following: Surveying\, Hauling\, Clearing & Grubbing\, Erosion Control\, Temporary Construction Fencing\, Aggregate Base Course\, Asphalt Paving\, Concrete Curb & Sidewalks\, Pavement Markings\, Seeding & Mulching\, Sewer Bypass Pumping\, Water Taps\, Bore & Jack\, Miscellaneous Materials\, Miscellaneous Appurtenances. \nDBE/MBE/WBE/HUB SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE. \nBuchanan and Sons Inc is committed to:\n Assisting interested DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB in obtaining bonding\, lines of credit\, and insurance.\n Providing interested DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB technical assistance or information related to the plans\, specifications\, and requirement for work to be subcontracted or supplied by these DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB.\n Assisting interested DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB in obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or related assistance or services.\n Sub-dividing items into economical and feasible work units to allow DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB every advantage to quoting the project.\n Providing quick pay agreements and policies to enable DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB to meet cash flow demands. \nPRE-BID: TUESDAY\, OCTOBER 13TH\, 2026 AT 10:00AM (ON-SITE)\nQUESTIONS DUE TO BSI: THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 15TH\, 2026 AT 12:00PM\nBIDS DUE TO BSI: WEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 28TH\, 2026 @ 12:00PM \nQUOTATIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO estimator@bsi-construction.com\, MAILED TO PO BOX 123\, WHITTIER\, NC 28789 OR FAXED TO 828-497-9721. \nAll questions or comments for this project can be directed to:\nMr. Tom Edge (Estimator) or Mrs. Jessica Lewis (Office Administrator) by phone at (828) 497-9720\, fax at (828) 497-9721\, or by email at estimator@bsi-construction.com. \nPlease advise us of your intent to bid as soon as possible by emailing estimator@bsi-construction.com.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/jackson-county-middle-school-bp3100-turnkey-site-development/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T130000
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SUMMARY:Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority: Aviation Parkway Interchange
DESCRIPTION:D/M/WBE\nSUBCONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS WANTED \nPipeline Utilities\, Inc. (NC General Contractor License No. 325) is seeking certified DBE\, MBE\, and WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the Aviation Parkway Interchange project for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority which bids on October 28\, 2026\, at 1:00 PM. Plans and specifications for this project are available at the following locations: Pipeline Utilities\, Inc.; 2204-F Associate Drive; Raleigh\, NC 27603. \nPotential subcontracting opportunities include but are not limited to surveying\, hauling\, asphalt paving\, striping\, traffic control\, earthwork\, erosion control\, seeding\, linework/pipe installation\, and flatwork. Please contact the Pipeline Utilities\, Inc. Estimating Team (PUIBids@pui-nc.com) if you are interested in submitting a proposal on any portion(s) of this project. Contact via phone 919-772-4310; fax: 919-772-3261; or email. All quotations will be accepted up to the closing time of the bid date. Pipeline Utilities\, Inc. 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/raleigh-durham-airport-authority-aviation-parkway-interchange/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T110000
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SUMMARY:Money Mindset - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this FREE lunch and learn\, for an insightful session on mastering strategies for business and financial success.\n\n\n💡 MONEY MINDSET: Lunch and Learn for Small Business Onwers \nJoin us for this FREE workshop to learn practical strategies \nfor financial success! \n\nUnderstand your financial relationships: Crucial for business success.\n\n\nCharting a clear path to scale your business through access to capital\n\n\nProtecting your business from payment fraud: identifying systems and being proactive\n\nPresented by the Women’s Business Center of Charlotte and sponsored by Bank OZK\, this event is free and includes lunch! \n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, October 29th🕰️ Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm📍 Location: 916 W. 5th St\, Charlotte\, NC 28202 \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain practical strategies for financial success! Register now. \n \nIMPORTANT NOTE: When registering for this event\, please remember to complete the 2nd page of questions (as shown below) to fully complete the registration process. – LIMITED SEATING!
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/money-mindset-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:916 W 5th St\, 916 West 5th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Georges Creek WRRF EQ Upgrade\, Division 1 - Bids: Nov. 02 - 2 PM
DESCRIPTION:The project consists of installing new force main and modifying existing force main to divert flow from the influent pump station to an equalization basin\, installing associated control valves and flow meters\, installing 2 new influent pumps for additional pumping capacity\, installing associated electrical and instrumentation and controls components\, and associated site work. The equalization basin is being constructed under a separate contract (Division I). \nState Utility Contractors\, Inc. solicits material and subcontract bids for the following work:\nSelective Demolition\, Hauling\, Clearing & Grubbing\, Grassing & Seeding\, Erosion Control\, Concrete\, Asphalt Paving\, Sitework\, SCADA & Controls\, Painting\, Electrical\, and Material Supply for the Georges Creek WRRF EQ Upgrade – Division 1 project\, located at Greenville\, SC. The bid date for this project is November 02\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM EST. Minority & Women Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit proposals for this work.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/georges-creek-wrrf-eq-upgrade-division-1-bids-nov-02-2-pm/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTSTAMP:20261022T160643Z
CREATED:20261008T140326Z
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UID:10000596-1793836800-1793923199@theinstitutenc.org
SUMMARY:Historic Yates Mill County Park Renovation
DESCRIPTION:This project consists of a renovation at the existing Historic Yates Mill County Park located at 4620 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh\, North Carolina. The proposed renovations include renovations to the existing Visitor Center\, a new Maintenance Facility with storage yard\, a new picnic shelter and plaza\, parking improvements with bus parking spaces\, improved sidewalks throughout the site\, overlooks along the pond\, and other miscellaneous improvements.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/historic-yates-mill-county-park-renovation/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T143000
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Designed to empower entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage their finances using QuickBooks\n\n\nTake Your QuickBooks Skills to the Next Level! \nQuickBooks for Small Businesses – In-Person WorkshopSponsored by SouthState BankHosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte and United Way of Gaston County \nDesigned for QuickBooks users and established entrepreneurs \n\nBring your laptop to review your current setup\, identify opportunities for improvement\, and apply what you learn\nMaster key bookkeeping concepts and understand how they impact your financial statements\nReview & strengthen your QuickBooks setup for accurate\, efficient bookkeeping\nImprove invoicing & bill management to better track income and expenses\n\nLed by Tony Proctor\, QuickBooks® Advanced ProAdvisor\, intermediate and advanced users will receive hands-on guidance to better understand bookkeeping\, financial organization\, reporting\, and how to increase your QuickBooks skillset for strategic decision making and business growth. \n\nDate\nSaturday\, November 7th\, 2026 \nTime\n9:00 AM to 2:30 PM \nLocation\nUnited Way of Gaston County200 E. Franklin BlvdGastonia\, NC 28052 \nWhat to Bring\nPlease bring your laptop\, as this will be a highly interactive and hands-on workshop. \nDon’t Miss This Opportunity\nTake control of your business finances\, learn practical QuickBooks strategies\, and connect with other entrepreneurs in the Charlotte/Gastonia community. Register today—limited seating\, lunch provided!
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/quickbooks-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:200 E Franklin Blvd\, 200 East Franklin Boulevard\, Gastonia\, NC\, 28052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T110000
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SUMMARY:Wallace Pender Airport Schedules I\,II and III Invitation to Bid
DESCRIPTION:The project shall consist of furnishing all labor\, materials\, and equipment and performing all work required to satisfactorily complete the Schedule I: Runway Extension\, Schedule II: West Partial Parallel Taxiway and Apron\, Schedule III: East Partial Parallel Taxiway project. \nItems of work include construction surveying\, building demolition\, pavement demolition\, erosion control installation\, earthwork\, storm drainage installation\, aggregate base course placement\, asphalt paving (P-401 and P-404)\, shoulder grading\, marking\, lighting and signage\, PAPI installation\, vault installation\, seeding\, sodding\, and mulching. \nPlease fax us your quote to our Wilmington\, North Carolina office at 910-762-0324 or e-mail your quote to jennifer.kiglics@stwcorp.com. \nPlease advise us of your interest in quoting the referenced projects at least one week before November 9\, 2026. \nPlease send quotes by Monday\, November 9\, 2026 at 11 am.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/wallace-pender-airport-schedules-iii-and-iii-invitation-to-bid/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T200000
DTSTAMP:20261021T155952Z
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UID:10000603-1794938400-1794945600@theinstitutenc.org
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
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T161510Z
CREATED:20261021T161444Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T100000
DTSTAMP:20261021T160206Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Events
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