3 Sections of US-19-E. Avery County - Overlay

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 11, is requesting bids for an overlay, shoulder reconstruction, pavement markings, and pavement markers project on 3.108 miles of US-19-E in Avery County under Contract DK00493, with bid opening on August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and project completion required by November 13, 2026. The project is federal-aid funded under the Helene Federal Aid designation and subject to domestic content requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act; all iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products must meet domestic manufacturing standards with supplier certifications prior to payment.

Bidders must be licensed by the North Carolina Licensing Board for Contractors and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, including telecommunications equipment restrictions, unmanned aircraft systems provisions, and equipment idling guidelines. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price is required, and contract payment and performance bonds must be provided within fourteen days of written notice of award.

Contract availability begins August 24, 2026. The project includes a fuel price adjustment provision for asphalt concrete items with a base diesel index price of $3.3565 per gallon. Liquidated damages are $600 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline and an additional $600 per day for unauthorized work suspension. The contract specifies twelve-month material and workmanship guarantees. Estimated project completion is scheduled for 100 percent of the total bid amount by June 30, 2027.

Electronic bidding is available through Connect NCDOT and Bid Express. Questions are due no later than seven calendar days prior to bid opening; direct inquiries to Bethany Elmore at belmore@ncdot.gov. No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal applies; however, contractors must report any DBE participation through the Department's Payment Tracking System.