Belk Greenway Connector, Phase 1

The City of Charlotte, North Carolina is requesting bids on the Belk Greenway Connector, Phase 1 (Project #PMES171510), a cycle-track and pedestrian-infrastructure project, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM. No DBE participation goal applies.

The scope includes construction of a cycle track with monolithic island buffer, removal and replacement of median structures, replacement of curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons, poles, and signals, relocation of traffic signals, drainage structure conversions, resurfacing, and pavement markings. Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 to perform general contracting work; non-licensed bidders have 60 days after bid opening to obtain appropriate licensing.

The estimated project cost is between $1.0 million and $5.0 million. A 5% bid security is required for bids equaling or exceeding $100,000. Bid prices must remain firm through the bid opening period. Substitution requests for materials must be submitted in writing no later than 15 calendar days prior to the bid due date.

The project is subject to federal financial assistance requirements including 49 CFR Part 29, OSHA standards, the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Anti-Kickback Act. The pre-bid meeting is held at Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 East 4th Street, Room 270/271, Charlotte, North Carolina. Bids are submitted electronically through the Procurement Portal at https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com. Bid opening occurs on October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. All bidding documents, including the project manual and full-size drawing set, are available for free download from the Procurement Portal. Questions must be submitted to Haley Lay, Contracts Administrator, at 980-395-2613 or Haley.Lay@charlottenc.gov at least seven calendar days before the bid due date.