2027 Curb Ramp, Curb and Gutter Repair

The City of Durham, Environmental & Street Services Department is requesting bids on curb ramp installation and curb and gutter repair at multiple locations throughout Durham under Contract SW-111, with bids due October 8, 2026 and bid opening at 2:30 p.m. at 101 City Hall Plaza. A virtual pre-bid conference was held September 22, 2026.

The scope encompasses removal and installation of 254 single and 254 double curb ramps with truncated domes; 8,110 linear feet each of concrete curb and gutter installation and removal; 3,003 square yards each of 4-inch and 6-inch concrete sidewalk installation; 4,613 square yards of sidewalk, driveway, and apron removal; and subordinate work including manhole adjustments, utility box adjustments, sign post adjustments, bollard relocation, and pedestrian and traffic control. The contract is unit-price based with 24 pay items; final contract price depends on actual quantities executed. Work must commence within ten days of Notice to Proceed and reach substantial completion within 365 calendar days. Contractor must work continuously on one street at a time, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with restrictions on holidays, school hours, special events, and heavy traffic periods.

Bidders must hold licensure under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87 as a General Contractor and demonstrate experience and ability to complete a majority of work with owned equipment and personnel; failure to demonstrate this may result in bid rejection. Bid security of 5 percent of the bid amount is required. Liquidated damages are $2,150 per day for delays achieving substantial completion, with an additional 50 percent rate ($1,075 per day) if the contractor fails to commence work within ten days of Notice to Proceed. Insurance includes workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer liability limits, $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability, and $1,000,000/$2,000,000 commercial general liability with the City endorsed as additional insured. Contractor must comply with E-Verify requirements and indemnify the City.