MG00532 N/A Division-Wide

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

HIGHWAY DIVISION 7

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ID/IQ PROPOSAL

DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: OCTOBER 1, 2026, AT 2:00 PM

CONTRACT ID: MG00532

WBS ELEMENT NO.: GMR07.ALA.2P, GMR07.GLA.2P AND GMR07.ROC.2P

FEDERAL AID NO.: STATE FUNDED

COUNTY: ALAMANCE, CASWELL, GUILFORD, ORANGE AND

ROCKINGHAM COUNTIES

TIP NO.: N/A

MILES: 0

ROUTE NO.: N/A

LOCATION: VARIOUS RESIDUAL PROPERTIES

TYPE OF WORK: MOWING OF RESIDUAL PROPERTIES ON NCDOT RIGHT

OF WAY

NOTICE:

UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PROGRAM, A N.C. GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE IS NOT

REQUIRED AND CONTRACT PAYMENT AND CONTRACT PERFORMANCE BONDS ARE NOT

REQUIRED. BIDDERS SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE REGULATING THE PRACTICES OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING,

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN

CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA.

THIS IS A ROADWAY PROJECT. BID BOND IS NOT REQUIRED.

NAME OF BIDDER

ADDRESS OF BIDDER

PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF

CONTRACT No. MG00532 IN ALAMANCE, CASWELL, GUILFORD, ORANGE AND ROCKINGHAM

COUNTIES, NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

The Bidder has carefully examined the location of the proposed work to be known as Contract No.

MG00532; has carefully examined the plans and specifications, which are acknowledged to be part of the proposal, the special provisions, the proposal, the form of contract; and thoroughly understands the stipulations, requirements and provisions. The undersigned bidder agrees to be bound upon his execution of the bid and subsequent award to him by the Department of Transportation in accordance with this proposal. Payment and performance bonds are not required on this project. The undersigned Bidder further agrees to provide all necessary machinery, tools, labor, and other means of construction; and to do all the work and to furnish all materials, except as otherwise noted, necessary to perform and complete the said contract in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures by the dates(s) specified in the Project Special Provisions and in accordance with the requirements of the Engineer, and at the unit or lump sum prices, as the case may be, for the various items given on the sheets contained herein.

The Bidder shall provide and furnish all the materials, machinery, implements, appliances and tools, and perform the work and required labor to construct and complete Contract No. MG00532 in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Orange and Rockingham Counties, for the unit or lump sum prices, as the case may be, bid by the Bidder in his bid and according to the proposal, plans, and specifications prepared by said Department, which proposal, plans, and specifications show the details covering this project, and hereby become a part of this contract.

The published volume entitled North Carolina Department of Transportation, Raleigh, Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, January 2024 with all amendments and supplements thereto, is by reference incorporated into and made a part of this contract; that, except as herein modified, all the construction and work included in this contract is to be done in accordance with the specifications contained in said volume, and amendments and supplements thereto, under the direction of the Engineer.

If the proposal is accepted and the award is made, the contract is valid only when signed either by the Contract Officer or such other person as may be designated by the Secretary to sign for the Department of Transportation. The conditions and provisions herein cannot be changed except over the signature of the said Contract Officer or Division Engineer.

The quantities shown in the itemized proposal for the project are considered to be approximate only and are given as the basis for comparison of bids. The Department of Transportation may increase or decrease the quantity of any item or portion of the work as may be deemed necessary or expedient.

An increase or decrease in the quantity of an item will not be regarded as sufficient ground for an increase or decrease in the unit prices, nor in the time allowed for the completion of the work, except as provided for the contract.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER SHEET

PROPOSAL SHEET

PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS

INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED: ................................................................ G - 1 HAUL ROADS: ........................................................................................................................ G - 1 CONTRACT TIME FOR ID/IQ: .............................................................................................. G - 1 WORK ORDER ASSIGNMENT (SINGLE AWARDS) FOR ID/IQ: .................................... G - 1 BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ID/IQ: ............................................................................ G - 2 MOBILIZATION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR ID/IQ: ......................................... G - 3 DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR ID/IQ: ................................................................. G - 3 RENEWAL OF CONTRACT (FIXED PRICE ADJUSTMENT): .......................................... G - 4

INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ..... G - 4

PROSECUTION OF WORK:................................................................................................... G - 5 NO MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: ......................................................................................... G - 6 NO SPECIALTY ITEMS: ........................................................................................................ G - 6 FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT PAPER BID: .......................................................................... G - 6 SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS: ............................................... G - 7

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS):.... G - 7

RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: .................................................. G - 7 USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS): .......................................................... G - 8 EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES: ................................................................................... G - 8 OUTSOURCING OUTSIDE THE USA: ................................................................................. G - 9

ROADWAY ...............................................................................................................................R - 1

STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS – TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS ................................SSP - 1 ERRATA................................................................................................................................SSP - 1 PLANT AND PEST QUARANTINES .................................................................................SSP - 4 MINIMUM WAGES .............................................................................................................SSP - 5 TITLE VI AND NONDISCRIMINATION: .........................................................................SSP - 5 ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ....................................................................................................SSP-13

SIGNATURE SHEETS AND FORMS .................................................................................. S - 1 BID/PAY ITEM SHEETS ....................................................................................................... T - 1 DOT EXECUTION SHEET .................................................................................................. U - 1

APPENIX A ............................................................................................................................. A - 1

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE PREPARING AND SUBMITTING YOUR BID.

All bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the following requirements. Failure to comply with any requirement may cause the bid to be considered irregular and may be grounds for rejection of the bid.

TRADITIONAL PAPER BIDS:

1. Small Business Enterprise bidders shall submit a SBE Application for Certification Form within the NC

Online Certification System on the Department’s website and have been approved by the Office of Economic Opportunity & Compliance prior to bidding. The SBE shall submit this form for approval at a minimum of one week prior to bidding.

2. Download the entire proposal from the Connect NCDOT website and return the entire proposal with your bid.

3. Enter required information on the cover page. The “Name of Bidder” and the “Address of Bidder” should be as it appears in the Directory of Firms found on the Department’s website.

4. In accordance with Article 102-3 of the Standard Specifications, registration on the Interested Parties List is required unless SP1 G02 Interested Parties List Not Required provision is included in the proposal.

5. All entries on the itemized proposal sheet (bid form) shall be written in ink or typed.

6. The Bidder shall submit a unit price for every item on the itemized proposal sheet. The unit prices for the various contract items shall be written in figures. Unit prices shall be rounded off by the Bidder to contain no more than TWO decimal places.

7. An amount bid shall be entered on the itemized proposal sheet for every item. The amount bid for each item shall be determined by multiplying each unit cost bid by the quantity for that item, and shall be written in figures in the "Amount" column of the form.

8. The total amount bid shall be written in figures in the proper place on the bid form. The total amount bid shall be determined by adding the amounts bid for each item.

9. Changes to any entry shall be made by marking through the entry in ink and making the correct entry adjacent thereto in ink. A representative of the Bidder shall initial the change in ink. Do not use correction fluid, correction tape or similar products to make corrections.

10. The bid shall be properly executed on the included Execution of Bid – Non-collusion, Debarment and Gift Ban Certification form. All bids shall provide the following information:

a. Complete one of the following forms: Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint

Venture, Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, based on the business entity submitting the bid.

b. Corporations that have a corporate seal shall include it on the bid, otherwise write your corporations name in the seal location.

c. Provide the name of individual or representative submitting bid along with their position or title held on behalf of the bidder.

d. Name, signature, and position or title of witness.

11. The bid shall not contain any unauthorized additions, deletions, or conditional bids.

12. The Bidder shall not add any provision reserving the right to accept or reject an award, nor enter into a contract pursuant to an award.

13. THE ENTIRE PROPOSAL WITH THE ITEMIZED PROPOSAL SHEET AND ALL OTHER

APPLICABLE FORMS SHALL BE COMPLETED AND PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE

AND SHALL BE DELIVERED TO AND RECEIVED IN THE NCDOT DIVISION OFFICE,

LOCATED AT 1584 YANCEYVILLE ST. GREENSBORO, NC 27405-6932, BY 2:00 PM ON,

OCTOBER 1, 2026.

14. The sealed bid must display the following statement on the front of the sealed envelope:

QUOTATION FOR – CONTRACT ID MG00532 – MOWING OF RESIDUAL PROPERTIES ON

NCDOT RIGHT OF WAY AT VARIOUS RESIDUAL PROPERTIES TO BE OPENED AT 2:00

PM ON, OCTOBER 1, 2026.

As well as the following information:

a. Name of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture, Individual Doing

Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, submitting bid.

b. Name of the individual or representative submitting bid along with their position or title held on behalf of the bidder.

c. Address of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture, Individual Doing

Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, submitting bid.

d. SAP Vendor Number of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture, Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, submitting bid. This information can be found on the Directory of Firms found on the Department’s website.

e. Contractor License Number, if available, of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture, Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, submitting bid.

15. If delivered by mail, the sealed envelope shall be placed in another sealed envelope and the outer envelope shall be addressed as follows:

N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION 7

ATTN: Jennifer Sour 1584 Yanceyville St.

Greensboro, NC 27405-6932

16. Questions should be emailed 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening to Jennifer Sour at JSOUR@NCDOT.GOV. Contact with any other NCDOT personnel concerning this project is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise noted, and may result in bids being considered non-responsive.

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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS - GENERAL

INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED:

(6-21-22)(Rev. 2-20-24) 102 SP1 G02

Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:

The Interested Parties List sign up process is not applicable to this contract.

Page 1-13, Article 102-3 PROPOSALS AND INTERESTED PARTIES LIST, lines 12-15, delete the first paragraph.

Page 1-14, Article 102-8 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS, lines 43-44, delete the first sentence of the first paragraph.

HAUL ROADS:

(7-16-24) 105 SP1 G04

Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:

Page 1-45, Article 105-15 RESTRICTION OF LOAD LIMITS, line 31, add the following after second sentence of the second paragraph:

At least 30 days prior to use, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any public road proposed for use as a haul road for the project.

CONTRACT TIME FOR ID/IQ:

(2-15-22)(Rev. 4-15-25) 108 SP1 G11

The date of availability for this contract is October 28, 2026.

The completion date for this contract is October 27, 2027.

Except where otherwise provided by the contract, observation periods required by the contract will not be a part of the work to be completed by the completion date and/or intermediate contract times stated in the contract. The acceptable completion of the observation periods that extend beyond the final completion date shall be a part of the work covered by the performance and payment bonds.

Work shall be accomplished in a continuous manner once the contractor begins.

The liquidated damages for this contract will be assessed per the Mobilization and Liquidated Damages for ID/IQ provision located elsewhere in this contract.

WORK ORDER ASSIGNMENT (SINGLE AWARDS) FOR ID/IQ:

(2-15-22)(Rev. 4-19-22) SPD 01-800A

Work orders will be assigned by the Engineer. The Contractor shall respond to the work order assignments with the anticipated start date, within three working days of notification unless noted

MG00532 N/A G-2 Division-Wide otherwise. Failure to complete work in accordance with contract provisions and completion date may result in liquidated damages.

For federal ID/IQ contracts, all work orders will be assigned via the Work Order Assignment Form (Form IDIQ-1SA), and the Contractor is required to formally respond in writing for federal work orders within three working days, unless noted otherwise. The Work Order Assignment Form will also be used for any state ID/IQ contract in which the estimated work order cost meets the threshold for Performance and Payment Bonds in accordance with the Bonding Requirements for ID/IQ provision found elsewhere in this contract. For state ID/IQ contracts in which the work order assignment doesn’t meet the threshold for bonds, the Department has the option to use the Work Order Assignment Form or other methods for work order assignments as agreed upon by the Engineer and Contractor.

The Contractor shall be required to prosecute the work in a continuous and uninterrupted manner from the time they begin the work until completion and final acceptance of the work order.

Multiple failures of the Contractor to mobilize and begin work on the work order within the agreed upon time frame or failure to complete the work within the given time frame may result in the Contractor being excluded from future work on this contract in accordance with the Standard Specifications.

BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ID/IQ:

(2-15-22) SPD 01-810

For purposes of this ID/IQ contract, the following definitions apply:

Project Agreement: A transportation improvement with a defined scope of work; a written agreement between NCDOT and the Federal Government defining the extent of construction work to be undertaken in accordance with the submitted plans, specifications and estimates. Execution of the agreement prompts the authorization to proceed (construction funding).

Project: An undertaking issued to a contractor through a Work Order Assignment. The construction under a Project Agreement may be accomplished by one or more work order assignments, from one or more ID/IQ contracts. Note that for ID/IQ contracts this definition supersedes the definition in the Standard Specifications.

Award: The issuance of a signed Work Order Assignment by NCDOT shall constitute the notice of award of a project.

In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 44A-26, bonds are required on contracts awarded for any one project that exceeds $500,000. Beyond statutory requirements, NCDOT policy requires payment and performance bonds on all projects where the engineer’s estimate is $450,000 or greater, all Asphalt Surface Treatment projects, and projects containing the 12-month guarantee provision. The limit for waiving bonds for all bridge replacement and major bridge rehabilitation projects (latex overlays, etc.) is $300,000 based on the engineer’s estimate. The decision of bonding of a work order assignment below the dollar amounts listed shall be at the discretion of the Division’s evaluation of the risks associated with the project.

The need for contract payment and performance bonds will be determined at the Work Order Assignment level. The Work Order Assignment will notify the Contractor of an award of a project

MG00532 N/A G-3 Division-Wide and if required, to provide contract payment and performance bonds per Article 103-7 of the Standard Specifications. The Work Order Assignment replaces the Notification of Award Letter mentioned in Article 103-4(A) of the Standard Specifications.

MOBILIZATION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR ID/IQ:

(2-15-22) SPD 01-820

The Contractor shall mobilize to each location he is required to perform work. There will be no direct pay for Mobilization as it will be incidental to the other bid items. The only exception is if there is an Emergency Mobilization provision within the contract.

The Contractor will be provided a Work Order Assignment for each project with location(s), estimated quantities, and liquidated damages unless waived by the Engineer. Notification will be verbal followed by a faxed or emailed signed Work Order Assignment. There will be no minimum quantities for any line item associated with a particular mobilization. The Contractor shall complete the work identified on each Work Order Assignment.

The Contractor shall mobilize and complete the work within the time specified on the Work Order Assignment. Failure to complete the work by the completion date may result in the application of liquidated damages. Liquidated damage amounts will be based on the work order estimate and the liquidated damage table below.

Work Order Value Liquidated Damages (per calendar day)

$0 - $100K $100.00 $100K - $200K $250.00 $200K - $300K $500.00 $300K - $500K $600.00 $500K - $1M $700.00 $1M - $2M $850.00

DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR ID/IQ:

(2-15-22)(Rev. 1-16-24) SPD 01-850

If a question should arise on the contract or assignment of a work order, the contractor should notify the Engineer noted on the assignment documentation or the Division Engineer within 48 hours after the scheduled time of bid opening or work order assignment. The following should be included in the notification if applicable:

(A) the contract for which bids were solicited;

(B) the particular law, regulation, or contract specification violated;

(C) a detailed description of the alleged violation; and

(D) any other information deemed to be relevant.

Once the initial evaluation has been completed, the contractor may be asked to attend a meeting for further discussion and clarification.

Once a determination has been made, the contractor will be notified of the decision by the Division Engineer. If the decision does not meet the satisfaction of the contractor, they have 24 hours from

MG00532 N/A G-4 Division-Wide the Division Engineer’s notification to elevate the dispute to the Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer will make the final decision and will not be subject to further review by NCDOT.

RENEWAL OF CONTRACT (FIXED PRICE ADJUSTMENT):

(6-18-24) SPD 01-860

The Contractor shall submit a bid for one year. At the option of the Department, this contract may be extended for Two (2) additional periods of one year each (maximum (3) year’s total). Each year shall have a limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).

The compensation payable to the contractor shall be fixed for the first twelve months of this contract. However, upon an application of renewal of the contract, or thirty days prior to the end of each contract period, the renewal contract may be increased by Three percent (3%) for each one-year extension.

This price escalation method will not be applied to items of work that are separately covered under commodity price escalation clauses. No other changes in the terms, conditions, etc. of this contract will be made when an extension to the contract is implemented. The Engineer will notify the Contractor in writing 90 DAYS BEFORE THE END OF THECONTRACT PERIOD if the contract may be extended. The Contractor must notify the Engineer in writing WITHIN 60 CALENDAR DAYS of his acceptance or rejection of this offer. Failure on the part of the Contractor to reply will be received as a rejection of contract extension.

INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

(2-20-07) 108 SP1 G14 A

The Contractor shall complete the required work of installing, maintaining, and removing the traffic control devices for lane closures and restoring traffic to the existing traffic pattern. The Contractor shall not close or narrow a lane of traffic on RESIDUAL PROPERTY during the following time restrictions:

DAY AND TIME RESTRICTIONS

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

SUNSET TO SUNSET

SUNSET FRIDAY UNTIL SURNISE MONDAY

In addition, the Contractor shall not close or narrow a lane of traffic on RESIDUAL PROPERTY, detain and/or alter the traffic flow on or during holidays, holiday weekends, special events, or any other time when traffic is unusually heavy, including the following schedules:

HOLIDAY AND HOLIDAY WEEKEND LANE CLOSURE RESTRICTIONS

1. For unexpected occurrence that creates unusually high traffic volumes, as directed by the

Engineer.

2. For New Year's Day, between the hours of SUNSET December 31st and SUNRISE

January 2nd. If New Year's Day is on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, then until SUNRISE the following Tuesday.

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3. For Easter, between the hours of SUNSET Thursday and SUNRISE Monday.

4. For Memorial Day, between the hours of SUNSET Friday and SUNRISE Tuesday.

5. For Independence Day, between the hours of SUNSET the day before Independence Day and SUNRISE the day after Independence Day.

If Independence Day is on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, then between the hours of SUNSET the Thursday before Independence Day and SUNRISE the Tuesday after Independence Day.

6. For Labor Day, between the hours of SUNSET Friday and SUNRISE Tuesday.

7. For Thanksgiving Day, between the hours of SUNSET Tuesday and SUNRISE Monday.

8. For Christmas, between the hours of SUNSET the Friday before the week of Christmas

Day and SUNRISE the following Tuesday after the week of Christmas Day.

Holidays and holiday weekends shall include New Year's, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The Contractor shall schedule his work so that lane closures will not be required during these periods, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

The time of availability for this intermediate contract work shall be the time the Contractor begins to install all traffic control devices for lane closures according to the time restrictions listed herein.

The completion time for this intermediate contract work shall be the time the Contractor is required to complete the removal of all traffic control devices for lane closures according to the time restrictions stated above and place traffic in the existing traffic pattern.

The liquidated damages are Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($ 250.00) per hour.

PROSECUTION OF WORK:

(7-1-95) (Rev. 8-21-12) 108 SP1 G15R

The Contractor will be required to prosecute the work in a continuous and uninterrupted manner from the time he begins the work until completion and final acceptance of the project. The Contractor will not be permitted to suspend his operations except for reasons beyond his control or except where the Engineer has authorized a suspension of the Contractor's operations in writing.

In the event that the Contractor's operations are suspended in violation of the above provisions, the sum of $ 250.00 will be charged the Contractor for each and every calendar day that such suspension takes place. The said amount is hereby agreed upon as liquidated damages due to extra engineering and maintenance costs and due to increased public hazard resulting from a suspension of the work. Liquidated damages chargeable due to suspension of the work will be additional to any liquidated damages that may become chargeable due to failure to complete the work on time.

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NO MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS:

(2-19-02) (Rev. 8-21-07) 104 SP1 G31

None of the items included in this contract will be major items.

NO SPECIALTY ITEMS:

(7-1-95)(Rev. 1-16-24) 108-6 SP1 G34

None of the items included in this contract will be specialty items (see Article 108-6 of the Standard Specifications).

FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT PAPER BID:

(11-15-05)(Rev. 1-16-24) 109-8 SP1 G44

Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:

Page 1-82, Article 109-8, FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, add the following:

The base index price for DIESEL #2 FUEL is $ 4.4428 per gallon. Where any of the following are included as pay items in the contract, they will be eligible for fuel price adjustment.

The pay items and the fuel factor used in calculating adjustments to be made will be as follows:

Description Units Fuel Usage

Factor Diesel Unclassified Excavation Gal/CY 0.29 Borrow Excavation Gal/CY 0.29 Class IV Subgrade Stabilization Gal/Ton 0.55 Aggregate Base Course Gal/Ton 0.55 Sub-Ballast Gal/Ton 0.55 Erosion Control Stone Gal/Ton 0.55 Rip Rap, Class _____ Gal/Ton 0.55 Asphalt Concrete Base Course, Type ____ Gal/Ton 0.90 or 2.90 Asphalt Concrete Intermediate Course, Type ____ Gal/Ton 0.90 or 2.90 Asphalt Concrete Surface Course, Type ____ Gal/Ton 0.90 or 2.90 Open-Graded Asphalt Friction Course Gal/Ton 0.90 or 2.90 Permeable Asphalt Drainage Course, Type ____ Gal/Ton 0.90 or 2.90 Sand Asphalt Surface Course, Type ____ Gal/Ton 0.90 or 2.90 Ultra-thin Bonded Wearing Course Gal/Ton 0.90 or 2.90 Aggregate for Cement Treated Base Course Gal/Ton 0.55 Portland Cement for Cement Treated Base Course Gal/Ton 0.55 > 11" Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Gal/SY 0.327 Concrete Shoulders Adjacent to > 11” Pavement Gal/SY 0.327 9” to 11" Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Gal/SY 0.272 Concrete Shoulders Adjacent to 9” to 11” Pavement Gal/SY 0.272 < 9” Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Gal/SY 0.245 Concrete Shoulders Adjacent to < 9” Pavement Gal/SY 0.245

For the asphalt items noted in the chart as eligible for fuel adjustments, the bidder may include the Fuel Usage Factor Adjustment Form for Paper Bid with their bid submission if they elect to use

MG00532 N/A G-7 Division-Wide the fuel usage factor. The Fuel Usage Factor Adjustment Form for Paper Bid is included toward the end of this paper bid document when asphalt items noted in the chart as eligible for fuel adjustments are part of the project.

Select either 2.90 Gal/Ton fuel factor or 0.90 Gal/Ton fuel factor for each asphalt line item on the Fuel Usage Factor Adjustment Form for Paper Bid. The selected fuel factor for each asphalt item will remain in effect for the duration of the contract.

Failure to complete the Fuel Usage Factor Adjustment Form for Paper Bid will result in using

2.90 gallons per ton as the Fuel Usage Factor for Diesel for the asphalt items noted above. The contractor will not be permitted to change the Fuel Usage Factor after the bids are submitted.

SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS:

(7-15-08)(Rev. 6-16-26) 108-2 SP1 G58

The Contractor's attention is directed to the Standard Special Provision entitled Availability of Funds Termination of Contracts included elsewhere in this proposal. The Department of Transportation's schedule of estimated completion progress for this project as required by that Standard Special Provision is as follows:

The Contractor shall also furnish his own progress schedule in accordance with Article 108-2 of the Standard Specifications. Any acceleration of the progress as shown by the Contractor's progress schedule over the progress as shown above shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS):

(4-20-21)(Rev. 2-15-22) SP1 G74

This contract is a multi-year maintenance contract let pursuant to the Small Business Enterprise provisions of N.C. General Statute §136-28.10. No minimum quantity of services is guaranteed to be awarded bidders under this contract. In accordance with N.C. General Statute §136-28.10, an award in a contract may be for an amount less but shall not exceed $1,000,000 per year. No payments in excess of this amount will be disbursed, in accordance with the Statute.

RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES:

(11-17-20) SP01 G090

All telecommunications, video or other ITS equipment or services installed or utilized on this project must be in conformance with UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST

PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS 2 CFR, § 200.216

Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.

Fiscal Year Progress (% of Dollar Value) 2027 (7/01/26 - 6/30/27) 22% of Total Amount Bid 2028 (7/01/27 - 6/30/28) 34% of Total Amount Bid 2029 (7/01/28 - 6/30/29) 33% of Total Amount Bid 2030 (7/01/29 - 6/30/30) 11% of Total Amount Bid

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USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS):

(8-20-19)(Rev. 3-17-26) SP1 G092

The Contractor shall adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations and guidelines for the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This includes but is not limited to US 14 CFR Part 107, NC GS 15A-300, American Security Drone Act of 2023 (ASDA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-26-02, all FAA rules, regulations and policies and all NCDOT UAS Policies. The required operator certifications include possessing a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certificate, as well as operating a UAS registered with the

FAA.

All UAS operations shall be approved by the Engineer prior to beginning the operations.

All contractors or subcontractors operating UAS shall have UAS specific general liability insurance to cover all operations under this contract.

The use of UAS is at the Contractor’s discretion. No measurement or payment will be made for the use of UAS. In the event that the Department directs the Contractor to utilize UAS, payment will be in accordance with Article 104-7 Extra Work.

EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES:

(1-19-21) 107 SP1 G096

Exercise reduced fuel consumption and reduced equipment emissions during the construction of all work associated with this contract. Employees engaged in the construction of this project should turn off vehicles when stopped for more than thirty (30) minutes and off-highway equipment should idle no longer than fifteen (15) consecutive minutes.

These guidelines for turning off vehicles and equipment when idling do not apply to:

1. Idling when queuing.

2. Idling to verify the vehicle is in safe operating condition.

3. Idling for testing, servicing, repairing or diagnostic purposes.

4. Idling necessary to accomplish work for which the vehicle was designed (such as operating a crane, mixing concrete, etc.).

5. Idling required to bring the machine system to operating temperature.

6. Emergency vehicles, utility company, construction, and maintenance vehicles where the engines must run to perform needed work.

7. Idling to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.

8. Idling when the propulsion engine is providing auxiliary power for other than heating or air conditioning. (such as hydraulic systems for pavers)

9. When specific traffic, safety, or emergency situations arise.

10. If the ambient temperature is less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Limited idling to provide for the safety of vehicle occupants (e.g. to run the heater).

11. If the ambient temperature is greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Limited idling to provide for the safety of vehicle occupants of off-highway equipment (e.g. to run the air conditioning) no more than 30 minutes.

12. Diesel powered vehicles may idle for up to 30 minutes to minimize restart problems.

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Any vehicle, truck, or equipment in which the primary source of fuel is natural gas or electricity is exempt from the idling limitations set forth in this special provision.

OUTSOURCING OUTSIDE THE USA:

(9-21-04) (Rev. 5-16-06) SP1 G150

All work on consultant contracts, services contracts, and construction contracts shall be performed in the United States of America. No work shall be outsourced outside of the United States of America.

Outsourcing for the purpose of this provision is defined as the practice of subcontracting labor, work, services, staffing, or personnel to entities located outside of the United States.

The North Carolina Secretary of Transportation shall approve exceptions to this provision in writing.

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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS - ROADWAY

GENERAL

This contract is for mowing of vegetation on remnant properties division wide (Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Orange, and Rockingham Counties). The work shall include furnishing all equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and labor necessary for the prosecution and completion of the work.

The Division Right of Way Agent or his authorized representative has full authority over this project. The Division Right of Way Agent or his authorized representative shall be referred to as “Agent” henceforth.

The Agent will decide all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of work performed and as to the rate of progress of the work; all questions which may arise as to the interpretation of the contract; and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the contract on the part of the Contractor. He shall have the authority to alter mowing priorities in order to address special needs of the Department. His decision shall be final and he shall have executive authority to enforce and make effective such decisions and orders if the Contractor fails to carry them out promptly.

The contract quantities are estimated quantities established for bid purposes only; actual quantities may vary. Properties may be added or deleted with no change in price.

All materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the following:

The Project Special Provisions, Project Standard Provisions, most current Standard Special Provisions, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Provisions contained in the applicable Sections of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Standard 2024 Specifications for Roads and Structures dated January 2024, and Drawings contained in the applicable sections of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Roadway Standard 2024 Drawings dated January 2024 shall apply.

The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, and shall comply with the provisions of Section 107 of the Standard Specifications.

MOWING

(1-10-2019) Div. 7

The contractor shall perform mowing within property limits of various state-owned residual properties division wide as directed by the Agent.

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Any work performed prior to the time of notification by the Agent will not be included in any payment to the Contractor. Liquidated damages for not starting work within 5 working days of notification will be based on the chart in Mobilization and Liquidated Damages for ID/IQ.

The liquidated damages will begin on the sixth working day and continue every calendar day until work begins.

The Contractor shall mow the properties assigned by the Agent to a height of approximately two inches (2”). Some hand mowing may be required. Vegetation shall be cut no more than twice a month unless otherwise directed by the Agent. The Agent will define the beginning of the mowing season and the end of the mowing season. However, the season will generally begin on April 1st and end October 31st.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the equipment required in the performance of the work in this contract at all times and at all locations during the term of the contract. The Contractor shall have no claim against the Department of Transportation for any expense involving damage or loss to the Contractor’s equipment (including vandalism, theft, fire and acts of God) arising out of, or relating to, work performed under this agreement.

Should equipment be left on site at the end of workdays, it shall be parked in safe areas and kept clear of intersection sight distance and utility access points (i.e. fire hydrants).

The Contractor will be held responsible for all damage or injury to property and he shall restore such property to a condition equal to that existing before such damage or injury was done, and shall make good such damage or injury in a manner acceptable to the owner of the damaged property and to the Department.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing transportation for all equipment to and from all job sites assigned by the Agent at no cost to the Department of Transportation, and no equipment owned or personnel employed by the Department of Transportation may be used in the transportation or operation of the contractor’s equipment.

All mowers provided by the Contractor shall be equipped so as to conform to the prevailing Occupational Safety Health Act Standards. Mowers shall also be equipped with shields and guards which preclude foreign objects from being thrown out from the cutting unit enclosures, in addition to all other safety apparatus that originally was installed by the manufacturer.

Operation of Equipment

The Contractor shall operate the equipment in a safe manner so as not to create a hazard to the traveling public or adjacent property owners. The equipment shall not be parked within the State Highway System right of way overnight or at other times when work has been suspended, unless approved by the Agent.

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Inspection

All work shall be subject to inspection by the Agent at any time. Routinely, the Agent will make periodic inspections of the completed work. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to keep the Agent informed of his/her proposed work plan and to submit written reports of work accomplished on a weekly basis, unless otherwise directed.

Acceptance

It is intended that the work will be completed in a neat, workmanlike manner. Gapped or rolled down, uncut areas will not be considered acceptable. Vegetation around mailboxes, structures, trees and shrubs, shall be mowed to provide a neat appearance.

Method of Measurement

No actual measurement of the properties will be made. Quantities for work accomplished will be taken from the list of properties found in Appendix A of this document. Should the Contractor believe that a property’s area is incorrect on the list of properties, he shall notify the Agent and request a measurement be made.

The Agent will arrange a time to meet the Contractor and make measurements. The resulting square footage shall be entered into the Property List and will be used as the quantity for that property. It is understood that during the course of the contract, parcels may be added to or deleted from the contract as construction begins and ends. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to mow or not mow such parcels as directed by the Agent. In the case of parcels added to the Contract, the property measurement will be provided to the Contractor. Should the Contractor believe there is an error, he shall notify the Agent and the above process will be followed.

Basis of Payment

Prices and payments will be full compensation for all work, including but not limited to supervision, labor, transportation, fuels, lubricants, repair parts, equipment, machinery, and tools, necessary for the prosecution and completion of the work. Payments will be made to the Contractor on a monthly basis for work accomplished and accepted.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit Mowing Residual Property, Alamance County SFT Mowing Residual Property, Caswell County SFT Mowing Residual Property, Guilford County SFT Mowing Residual Property, Orange County SFT Mowing Residual Property, Rockingham County SFT

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There are currently no known properties to be mown in Caswell or Orange Counties. These counties are included in the event residual properties become available for mowing.

Contractors shall enter a price for each county in order for their bid to be considered responsive and eligible for award.

BURNING RESTRICTIONS:

(7-1-95) 200, 210, 215 SP2 R05

Open burning is not permitted on any portion of the right-of-way limits established for this project.

Do not burn the clearing, grubbing or demolition debris designated for disposal and generated from the project at locations within the project limits, off the project limits or at any waste or borrow sites in this county. Dispose of the clearing, grubbing and demolition debris by means other than burning, according to state or local rules and regulations.

WORK ZONE INSTALLER:

(7-20-21)(Rev. 4-21-26) 1101 SP11 R04

Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:

Page 11-4, Article 1101-14 WORK ZONE INSTALLER, lines 25-26, delete the first sentence of the first paragraph and replace with the following:

When temporary traffic control consists of more than flagging operations, the Contractor shall provide the service of at least one qualified work zone installer during the setup, installation, and removal of temporary traffic control within the highway right of way.

R-4BASIS OF PAYMENT:

(2/18/22)(Rev 3/25/25) DIV 7

The quantities contained herein are estimated only and the quantity to be paid for shall be the actual quantities which were used on the project. All work items, other than those listed on the Bid Form contained in the Contract Proposal, necessary to complete this work will be considered incidental in nature and no further compensation will be made.

The Contractor will submit a request for payment on an interval approved by the Engineer.

Compensation for all pay items shall be in accordance with the Standard Specifications. The amount of the payment will be based on the work accomplished and accepted on the last day of the approved pay period.

Requests for payment can be made by submitting an original invoice and an original Subcontractor Payment Information form (DBE-IS), which includes all subcontractor payments. The form shall be completely and legibly filled out with all appropriate information supplied and shall be signed by an authorized representative of the Contractor

The invoice for work performed shall contain the following:

1) Company Name and Address

2) DUE UPON REQUEST

3) REMIT TO address (place REMIT TO above the address)

The invoice shall also be subdivided by worksite location and include at each location of work:

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1) Contract and WBS number

2) Unique location identifier given by the Project Inspector or Engineer. This identifier is the Work Order Number assigned by the Engineer or Project Inspector.

3) General location of work site

4) Dates worked at location, including the start and end dates

5) Line Code for contract pay item

6) Quantity of line items, including Unit of Measurement, per the contract

7) Sub-total cost at each location of work

RESUBMITTALS: If an invoice has been sent in for correction, the original invoice number must be shown. Do not renumber the invoice. Label the invoice as a resubmittal.

If the request for payment is made by Contractor’s Invoice, the Invoice shall be submitted to Alan Rothrock, Division Right of Way Agent by mail at the following address:

Mr. Alan Rothrock Division Right of Way Agent

1101 E. Wendover Ave, Suite 200 Greensboro, NC 27405

FAXED INVOICES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

All invoice items and unit costs shall correspond to contract pay items. In the event of error or discrepancy in items or unit costs, the Department may return the invoice to the contractor for correction. When the Engineer has determined the quantities submitted for payment by the Contractor are correct, the invoice will be processed for payment. Invoices must be "electronically scanned" and the image is transmitted to the Purchasing Unit to verify payment. To avoid confusion and delay of payments, the invoice should be positively identified and associated with the Purchase Order by including the Purchase Order Number, an invoice sequence number and the invoice date on the Invoice.

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STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISION

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS – TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS

(5-20-08)(Rev. 1-16-24) Z-2

General Statute 143C-6-11. (h) Highway Appropriation is hereby incorporated verbatim in this contract as follows:

(h) Amounts Encumbered. – Transportation project appropriations may be encumbered in the amount of allotments made to the Department of Transportation by the Director for the estimated payments for transportation project contract work to be performed in the appropriation fiscal year.

The allotments shall be multiyear allotments and shall be based on estimated revenues and shall be subject to the maximum contract authority contained in General Statute 143C-6-11(c).

Payment for transportation project work performed pursuant to contract in any fiscal year other than the current fiscal year is subject to appropriations by the General Assembly. Transportation project contracts shall contain a schedule of estimated completion progress, and any acceleration of this progress shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Transportation provided funds are available. The State reserves the right to terminate or suspend any transportation project contract, and any transportation project contract shall be so terminated or suspended if funds will not be available for payment of the work to be performed during that fiscal year pursuant to the contract. In the event of termination of any contract, the contractor shall be given a written notice of termination at least 60 days before completion of scheduled work for which funds are available.

In the event of termination, the contractor shall be paid for the work already performed in accordance with the contract specifications.

Payment will be made on any contract terminated pursuant to the special provision in accordance with Subarticle 108-13(D) of the Standard Specifications.

ERRATA

(1-16-24)(Rev. 6-16-26) Z-4

Revise the 2024 Standard Specifications as follows:

Division 1

Page 1-1, Article 101-2 ABBREVIATIONS, line 25, replace "American Wood-Preservers’ Association” with “American Wood Protection Association”.

Page 1-18, Article 102-10 BID BOND OR BID DEPOSIT, line 26, replace " Subarticle 102- 8(A)(8)(b)” with “Subarticle 102-8(A)(12)(b)”.

Page 1-20, Subarticle 102-14(A) State Funded Projects, line 3, replace "$30,000” with “$40,000”.

Page 1-20, Subarticle 102-14(B) Federal Aid Projects, line 7, replace "$30,000” with “$40,000”.

Page 1-36, Subarticle 104-12(B) Evaluation of Proposals, line 21, replace "Design-Build Unit” with “Alternative Delivery Unit”.

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Page 1-36, Subarticle 104-12(D) Preliminary Review, line 37, replace "Design-Build Unit” with “Alternative Delivery Unit”.

Page 1-37, Subarticle 104-12(E) Final Proposal, line 3, replace "Design-Build Unit” with “Alternative Delivery Unit”.

Page 1-37, Subarticle 104-12(F) Design-Build VEPs, line 36, replace "Design-Build Unit” with “Alternative Delivery Unit”.

Page 1-38, Subarticle 104-12(G) Modifications, line 1, replace "Design-Build Unit” with “Alternative Delivery Unit”.

Division 3

Page 3-5, Article 305-2 MATERIALS, after line 16, replace " 1032-3(A)(7)” with “1032-3” and add the item “Galvanized Corrugated Steel Pipe” with Section “1032-3”.

Page 3-6, Article 310-2 MATERIALS, after line 9, add the item “Galvanized Corrugated Steel Pipe” with Section “1032-3”.

Division 6

Page 6-15, Article 610-1 DESCRIPTION, line 20, replace “The work includes” with “The work includes, but is not limited to,”.

Page 6-15, Article 610-1 DESCRIPTION, line 22, replace “applying the tack coat as specified.”

with “applying the tack coat in accordance with Section 605.”.

Page 6-30, Article 610-14 DENSITY ACCEPTANCE, line 39, replace “QC process.” with “QC process in accordance with Section 609.”.

Page 6-31, Article 610-16 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, line 13, replace "Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement” with “Asphalt Concrete ___________ Course, Type ______”.

Page 6-50, Subarticle 661-4(A) Equipment, lines 4-7, replace the first two sentences of the seventh paragraph…