Sealed bids will be received by Currituck County at the Currituck County Historic Courthouse, Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, Second Floor, 153 Courthouse Road, Currituck, North Carolina 27929, until 2:00 p.m., local time on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, materials and equipment entering into the construction of:

Phase III – Whalehead Subdivision Public Beach Access Walkover Replacement

The Project consists of the demolition and reconstruction of three (3) existing pedestrian public beach access walkovers in the Whalehead Subdivision in Corolla, North Carolina as described below:

• Item 1: Bonito Public Beach Access: Approximately 280 linear feet of wooden and concrete elevated walkway extending from Bonito Street and Lighthouse Drive rights-of-way to the Corolla oceanfront.
• Item 2: Sturgeon Public Beach Access: Approximately 210 linear feet of wooden and concrete elevated walkway extending from Old Sturgeon Street and Lighthouse Drive rights-of-way to the Corolla oceanfront.
• Item 3: Marlin Public Beach Access: Approximately 190 linear feet of wooden and concrete elevated walkway extending from Old Marlin Street and Lighthouse Drive rights-of-way to the Corolla oceanfront.

Sealed bids may also be mailed to Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent, Currituck County, 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 101, Currituck, North Carolina, 27929. It is the Bidder’s responsibility however, to ensure that its’ bid is received at the bid opening location.

Bids shall be lump sum base bids with unit price allowance based upon the scope of work defined in the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications. The Owner intends to award a single contract, based on the Total Base Bid on Items 1-3, Unit Pricing and Allowances, to the overall lowest responsible, responsive bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, and the time specified in the bid for the performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to select any bid item, unit pricing, or any combination of items and unit pricing that are in the best interest of the Owner and are within the available project budget. The Owner reserves the right to issue a Notice to Proceed for each item in the best interest of the Owner.

Complete plans and specifications in digital (pdf) format for this project can be obtained from:

Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent
252-232-6000, ext. 4020
Bids@CurrituckCountyNC.gov

Each bid shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on a bank or trust company authorized to do business in North Carolina, payable to the County of Currituck, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that a contract will be entered into. In lieu of cash or a certified check, the Bidder may submit a bid bond in the form prescribed in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129.

The Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.

All bidders must meet the licensing requirements under Chapter 87 of the N.C. General Statutes. Small Business Entities, Women Owned Businesses, Minority Owned Businesses, Veteran and Service-disabled Veteran Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, as it may deem to be in its best interest.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the:

Whalehead Beach Bonito Street Public Parking Lot
located at the corner of Whalehead Drive and Bonito Street,
Corolla, North Carolina, 27927.

The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, and bidding procedures. Attendance by prospective bidders is NOT mandatory.

Question

Questions and/or requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing to Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent email to Bids@CurrituckCountyNC.gov no later than 2:00 p.m.. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. 

All questions requiring additional information will be responded to in an addendum no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. All addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents.

Important Dates

Public Notice:Thursday, September 14, 2023
Pre-Bid Meeting:Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
Questions Due:Tuesday, September 26 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Addenda Due:Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Bids Due:Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Documents

• Notice to Bidders (PDF)

The County of Currituck, North Carolina requests bids for the demolition of 30 feet of the existing walkway/ramp and replacement with approximately 50 feet of new walkway/ramp using the 3 concrete decks removed from the existing walkway and new wood materials located at Corolla Village Road Handicap Access, Corolla, North Carolina.

Bids will be received by email to Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent at bids@currituckcountync.gov until 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, May 26, 2023. Bids received after this deadline will not be accepted. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure receipt of its’ bid by the County. Confirmation of receipt by telephone can be made directly to Crystal Owens at 252-232-6000, ext. 4020.

Complete Contract Documents in digital Portable Document Format (PDF) format for this project may be obtained from Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent by email at bids@currituckcountync.gov.

This is an informal bid. Bids will not be opened publicly and read aloud. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.

All bidders must meet the licensing requirements under Chapter 87 of the N.C. General Statutes. Small Business Entities, Women Owned Businesses, Minority Owned Businesses, Veteran and Service-disabled Veteran Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and defects, as it may deem to be in its best interest.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A non-mandatory preproposal meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the EAST end of:

Corolla Village Road (next to the Atlantic Ocean),
Corolla, North Carolina.

The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, and bidding procedures. Attendance by prospective bidders is not mandatory.

Question

Questions and/or requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing to Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent email to Bids@CurrituckCountyNC.gov no later than 2:00 p.m.. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  

All questions requiring additional information will be responded to in an addendum no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023. All addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents.

Important Dates

Public Notice:Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Pre-Bid Meeting:Monday, May 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
Questions Due:Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Addenda Due:Friday, May 19, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Bids Due:Friday, May 26, 2023 2:00 p.m.

Documents

• Notice to Bidders (PDF)

Sealed bids will be received by Currituck County at the

Currituck County Historic Courthouse
Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, Second Floor
153 Courthouse Road
Currituck, North Carolina 27929

until 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Thursday, February 2, 2023, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, materials and equipment entering into the construction of:

Sound Park Boat Ramp and Boardwalk Repairs

The project consists of the repair of the Sound Park water front boardwalk and boat ramp. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of approximately 2,200 SF (square feet) of elevated timber boardwalk and 1,400 SF of decking and timber stringers for 3 boat launch piers, installation of new bulkhead earth anchors, repair of approximately 350 SF of concrete boat launch ramp and an Additive bid for installation of pile wraps on 130 existing 10” timber piles.

Sealed bids may also be mailed to

Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent
Currituck County
153 Courthouse Road, Suite 101
Currituck, North Carolina, 27929.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility however, to ensure that its’ bid is received at the bid opening location.

Bids shall be lump sum base bids with unit price allowance and Additive bid based upon the scope of work defined in the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications. The County has the option to not select the additive bid in the event the budget does not allow it.

Complete plans and specifications in digital Portable Document Format (PDF) format for this project can be obtained from:

Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent
252-232-6000, ext. 4020
Bids@CurrituckCountyNC.gov.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a cash deposit, or a certified check drawn on a bank or trust company authorized to do business in North Carolina, payable to the County of Currituck, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that a contract will be entered into. In lieu of cash or a certified check, the Bidder may submit a bid bond in the form prescribed in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129.

The Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.

All bidders must meet the licensing requirements under Chapter 87 of the N.C. General Statutes. Small Business Entities, Women Owned Businesses, Minority Owned Businesses, Veteran and Service-disabled Veteran Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, as it may deem to be in its best interest.

Pre-Bid Meeting

There will be NO pre-bid meeting.

Questions

Questions and/or requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing to Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent email to Bids@CurrituckCountyNC.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023r: #7b1010;”>.  

All questions requiring additional information will be responded to in an addendum no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2023. All addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents.

Important Dates

Public Notice:Thursday, January 19, 2023
Pre-Bid Meeting:None
Questions Due:Tuesday, January 24. 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Addenda Due:Friday, January 27, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Bids Due:Thursday, February, 2, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Documents

• Notice to Bidders (PDF)

Sealed bids will be received by Currituck County at the:

Currituck County Historic Courthouse
Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, Second Floor
153 Courthouse Road
Currituck, North Carolina 27929

until 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, materials and equipment entering into the construction of:

Sound Park Boat Ramp and Boardwalk Repairs

The project consists of the repair of the Sound Park water front boardwalk and boat ramp.  The scope of work includes:

• removal and replacement of approximately 2,200 SF of elevated timber boardwalk and 1,400 square feet of decking and timber stringers for 3 boat launch piers,
• installation of new bulkhead earth anchors,
• repair of approximately 350 square feet of concrete boat launch ramp
• and an Additive bid for installation of pile wraps on 130 existing 10” timber piles

Sealed bids may also be mailed to:

Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent,
Currituck County,
153 Courthouse Road, Suite 101,
Currituck, North Carolina, 27929.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility however, to ensure that its’ bid is received at the bid opening location.

Bids shall be lump sum base bids with unit price allowance and Additive bid based upon the scope of work defined in the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications. The County has the option to not select the additive bid in the event the budget does not allow it.

Complete plans and specifications in Portable Document Format (PDF) format Contract Drawings and Specifications shall be requested from :

Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent
252-232-6000, ext. 4020
Bids@currituckcountync.gov

Each bid shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on a bank or trust company authorized to do business in North Carolina, payable to the County of Currituck, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that a contract will be entered into. In lieu of cash or a certified check, the Bidder may submit a bid bond in the form prescribed in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129.

The Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.

All bidders must meet the licensing requirements under Chapter 87 of the N.C. General Statutes.  Small Business Entities, Women Owned Businesses, Minority Owned Businesses, Veteran and Service-disabled Veteran Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, as it may deem to be in its best interest.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A non mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at:

8955 Caratoke Highway,
Point Harbor, North Carolina

The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, and bidding procedures. Attendance by prospective bidders is not mandatory.

Questions

Concerns and or questions should be related in writing to Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent email to Bids@CurrituckCountyNC.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Important Dates

Public Notice:Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Pre-Bid Meeting:Wednesday, December 21, 2022,  2:00 p.m.
Questions Due:Thursday, December 22, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
Addenda:Wednesday, December 28, 2022,  2:00 p.m.
Bids Opening:Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Documents

• Notice to Bidders (PDF)

Sealed bids will be received by Currituck County at the:

Currituck County Historic Courthouse
Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, Second Floor
153 Courthouse Road
Currituck, North Carolina 27929

until 2:00 p.m., local time on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, materials and equipment entering into the construction of:

Phase II – Whalehead Subdivision Public Access Walkover Replacement

The Project consists of the demolition and reconstruction of three existing pedestrian ocean access walkovers in the Whalehead Subdivision in Corolla, North Carolina as identified below:

• Approximately 264 linear feet of wooden and concrete elevated walkway extending from Old Coral Street and Lighthouse Drive rights-of-way to the Corolla oceanfront.
• Approximately 263 linear feet of wooden and concrete elevated walkway extending from Old Mackerel Street and Lighthouse Drive rights-of-way to the Corolla oceanfront.
• Approximately 217 linear feet of wooden and concrete elevated walkway extending from Dolphin Street and Lighthouse Drive rights-of-way to the Corolla oceanfront.

Sealed bids may also be mailed to:

Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent
Currituck County
153 Courthouse Road, Suite 101
Currituck, North Carolina, 27929.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility however, to ensure that its’ bid is received at the bid opening location.

Bids shall be lump sum base bids with unit price allowance and alternate bid based upon the scope of work defined in the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications.

Complete plans and specifications in Portal Digital Format (PDF) for this project can be obtained from:

Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent
252-232-2381
crystal.owens@currituckcountync.gov

Each bid shall be accompanied by a cash deposit, or a certified check drawn on a bank or trust company authorized to do business in North Carolina, payable to the County of Currituck, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that a contract will be entered into. In lieu of cash or a certified check, the Bidder may submit a bid bond in the form prescribed in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129.

The Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.

All bidders must meet the licensing requirements under Chapter 87 of the N.C. General Statutes. Small Business Entities, Women Owned Businesses and Minority Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, as it may deem to be in its best interest.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held for all interested bidders at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the:

Whalehead Beach Bonito Street Public Parking Lot
located at the corner of Whalehead Drive and Bonito Street
Corolla, North Carolina, 27927.

The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, and bidding procedures. Attendance by prospective bidders is not mandatory.

Question

Concerns and or questions should be related in writing to Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent at to Crystal.Owens@CurrituckCountyNC.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021.

Anticipated Schedule

Bidders Notice:Friday, November 5, 2021
Bids Due:Tuesday, December 7, 2021 by 2:00 p.m.
Pre-bid Meeting:Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Questions Due:Monday, November 22, 2021 by 2:00 p.m.

Documents

• Notice to Bidders (PDF)

The County of Currituck, North Carolina requests bids for the:

installation of 580 linear feet
of 16-inch raw water main crossing
the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
in Coinjock, North Carolina.

Bids will be received by email to Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent at Crystal.Owens@CurrituckCountyNC.Gov until  2:00 p.m.  Eastern Standard Time on Thursday,  October 28, 2021.

Bids received after this deadline will not be accepted. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure receipt of its’ bid by the County. Confirmation of receipt by telephone can be made directly to Crystal Owens at 252-232-2381.

Complete Contract Documents in digital portable document format (PDF) for this project may be obtained from Crystal Owens, Contract Purchasing Agent, by email at crystal.owens@currituckcountync.gov.

This is an informal bid. Bids will not be opened publicly and read aloud. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.

All bidders must meet the licensing requirements under Chapter 87 of the N.C. General Statutes. Small Business Entities, Women Owned Businesses and Minority Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and defects, as it may deem to be in its best interest.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the site:

at the end of Worth Guard Road
Coinjock, North Carolina

Attendance is NOT mandatory; however, interested contractors are encouraged to attend.

Questions

Questions and/or requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing to Crystal Owens by email to Crystal.Owens@currituckcountync.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021.

All questions requiring additional information will be responded in an addendum no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021.  All addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents.

Documents

• Notice to Bidders (PDF)
• Addendum 1 (PDF)

Meeting rooms are available for use at all of the Currituck County Libraries. There is NO FEE for using library meeting rooms, and you do not have to be a library card holder to reserve a room. Please take a moment to review our Meeting Room Policy for room use information and additional details about the meeting spaces at each branch.

NOTE:

• All meetings must be open to the general public.
• Meeting rooms cannot be used for selling or private functions.
• No admission or fees may be charged for events held in the meeting room.

If you are want ready to schedule your meeting, need to check availability, or have any additional questions, please contact the branch at which you would like to reserve a room:

• Barco:     252-453-8345
• Corolla:   252-453-0496
• Moyock:  252-435-6419

The County of Currituck, North Carolina requests bids for

Replacement Corolla Horse Fence
4×4 Beach Driving Ramp
end of
NC Highway 12
Corolla, North Carolina, 27927.

The scope of work consists of replacing approximately 345 feet of piling and cable fencing from the vehicle drive through gate on the beach to the last piling in the ocean.

Bids will be received by email to Rebecca Gay, Contract Purchasing Agent at Rebecca.Gay@CurrituckCountyNC.Gov until  2:00 p.m. on Friday,  February 12, 2021.

Bids received after this deadline will not be accepted. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure receipt of its’ bid by the County.   Confirmation of receipt by telephone can be made directly to Rebecca Gay at 252-232-6080.

Complete Contract Documents in digital (pdf) format for this project may be obtained from Rebecca Gay, Contract Purchasing Agent, by email at rebecca.gay@currituckcountync.gov.

This is an informal bid. Bids will not be opened publicly and read aloud. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days.

All bidders must meet the licensing requirements under Chapter 87 of the N.C. General Statutes. Small Business Entities, Women Owned Businesses and Minority Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and defects, as it may deem to be in its best interest.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the fence site:

4×4 Beach Driving Ramp
on oceanfront at the end of
NC Highway 12
Corolla, North Carolina, 27927.

Attendance is NOT mandatory; however, interested contractors are encouraged to attend.  Face coverings are required.

Question

Questions and/or requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing to Rebecca Gay by email to rebecca.gay@currituckcountync.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

All questions requiring additional information will be responded in an addendum no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021.  All addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents.

Documents

• Notice to Bidders (PDF)

The North Carolina World War I Service Cards and Michelle Morgan are two reliable sources used in creating this list.

Special thanks to Dorothy Hocutt, Vickie Gallimore , Barbara Snowden, Janet Murphy and Michelle Morgan for all the work they invested in compiling this information.

Sources

North Carolina Digital Collections – Local Draft Board Records, Currituck County – World War I

North Carolina Digital Collections – Deserter Lists of Eastern District of North Carolina – Page 7

Learn More About World War I

National Archives

Currituck County posted 2 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Solid Waste Services. Seal proposals were accepted until  2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013.

RFP 1: Curbside Trash & Recycling Collection in Corolla, North Carolina

RFP 2: Equipping, Staffing and Operating 8 Convenient/Recycling Sites in Currituck, North Carolina

Proposal Instructions

For the Offeror’s proposal to be considered

1. Proposals are to be submitted in sealed envelopes with the words “Corolla Curbside Open June 21, 2013″ on the face of the envelope. Proposals must be signed in ink by an authorized representative of the Offeror. (Note: Documentation of signature authority shall be provided for both this RFP response and the Service Agreement.) Provide one  original and 2 copies of the Service Proposal. The lower left corner of the face of the envelope shall indicate the Offeror’s name and title of the proposal. Deliver proposals to the Owner at the following location:

   Solid Waste Director
   County of Currituck
   153 Courthouse Road, Suite 302
   Currituck, North Carolina 27929

2. Proposals must be complete when submitted, including a cover sheet and all attachments and in the format specified. Proposals or any amendments to proposals received by the Owner after the closing date and time will not be considered. Actual receipt by the Owner and not the mailing or sending date shall control.
3. Written questions and requests for clarification had to be submitted by June 5, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. To the extent Currituck County determines to respond to such questions and requests for clarification, any and all responses and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of a final written addendum, which if issued, will be emailed to all firms holding this RFP not later than June 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. All addenda shall become part of the RFP and the Service Agreement.
4. Proposals were accepted until June 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Requests for extensions of this date will not be granted except by written amendment to the RFP applicable to all prospective Offerors.

Instructions for Proposals

1. Brevity, clarity, and responsiveness in proposals are encouraged. The inclusion of extraneous information not pertinent to the basic purpose of the RFP is discouraged.
2. Technical proposals shall be limited to 50 letter size (unless otherwise expressed herein), one sided pages, not including cover sheet and tab dividers. All contents of the technical proposal shall be bound in one completed document.
3. Offerors are encouraged to carefully examine the RFP for discrepancies, errors, omissions or ambiguities. Any questions concerning the requirements of the RFP should be directed to Brenda K. McQueen, Public Works Department, at 252-232-2504 or email (preferred) at Brenda McQueen.
4. The information required by this RFP must be complete and the Offeror’s submittal must “stand-alone”.
5. A list of all equipment that will be used in this project is to be provided (year, make model, type and number of trucks, front-load/side-load/rear load, type of fuel for each, capacity of each), style of refuse containers and recycling containers (number, size and capacity of each), and rental fees for property owners for additional containers as needed.
6. The term “similar project” shall be defined as having provided successful curbside collection and disposal services within the last 10 years. Each similar project will be presented on a separate sheet to include, but not limited to, size of the service area in mileage and units, frequency of service for each type of refuse, with current contact information for reference checks.